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SA53 GGX

2003 Lexus IS200 SE

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,386 mi
Last recorded44,386 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 SE54,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 GGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,386 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,734 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 40,734 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)

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

both wipers smearing

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link boot burst (no play)

offside front anti-roll bar drop link boot burst (no play)

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,927 miles

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

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

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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SA53 GGX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA53 GGX, 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 SA53 GGX registered?

SA53 GGX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SA53 GGX safe to buy?

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