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GL52 UEU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,355 mi
Last recorded98,355 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 98,355 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 95,092 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,418 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 90,417 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outside seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,000 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,169 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake Discs Corroded Inside Surface

Fail 12 Jan 2021 82,459 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake Discs Corroded Inside Surface

Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 75,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,289 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,165 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,944 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,944 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 48,942 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has outer tread wear

Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,942 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 33,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,586 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 24,663 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 17,100 miles

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

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

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

nail in tyre

tyre - offside rear rotation incorrect

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 UEU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL52 UEU registered?

GL52 UEU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is GL52 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 UEU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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