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GL52 UFE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

140,691 mi
Last recorded140,691 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 140,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 137,604 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 135,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 131,988 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 120,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,790 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 114,568 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 112,006 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 109,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 106,877 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 103,710 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 99,891 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,214 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 96,214 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 93,118 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 93,118 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 80,880 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 80,880 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,854 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,004 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,907 miles

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 UFE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

GL52 UFE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is GL52 UFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 UFE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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