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GL52 OJS

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,966 mi
Last recorded113,966 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 OJS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2014 113,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 113,966 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,885 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 98,885 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,419 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,381 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 73,381 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 64,767 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 58,464 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

scuff mark to o/s/f tyre

slight movement to steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2007 52,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

scuff mark to o/s/f tyre

slight movement to steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

horne is slightly muffeld

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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GL52 OJS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL52 OJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GL52 OJS registered?

GL52 OJS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is GL52 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 OJS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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