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GV53 AEW

2003 Lexus IS200 SE

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

47,249 mi
Last recorded47,249 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 SE54,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 AEW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 47,249 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 47,249 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 45,200 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 45,200 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 43,188 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 43,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 41,892 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 41,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 39,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,236 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 39,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 38,842 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 38,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 37,846 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 37,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,431 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 36,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 33,989 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,682 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 30,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,729 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 27,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,938 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,208 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 18,921 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 18,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,091 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,795 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,308 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 11,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 8,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 6,355 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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GV53 AEW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 54,743 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV53 AEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV53 AEW registered?

GV53 AEW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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