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GV53 HUY

2003 Lexus IS200 SE

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,888 mi
Last recorded108,888 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 SE54,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HUY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 108,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,373 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 95,373 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,848 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 83,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,653 miles

front number plate damaged

new tyres fitted to front of vehicle and both rears worn on egdes tread not cut as deep

Fail 4 Sep 2009 71,648 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit; tread not cut as deep

Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,847 miles

both headlamp aims high (re-ajusted)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,247 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 32,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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 HUY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HUY, 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 HUY registered?

GV53 HUY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GV53 HUY safe to buy?

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