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GP03 XZU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,274 mi
Last recorded104,274 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 XZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 104,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

minor exhaust blow from downpipe joint

Pass 4 Apr 2024 103,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bracket mounted to subframe main bolt corroded/holed

exhaust front pipe to centre corroded, welded/paste with slight blow

Pass 24 Jan 2023 99,511 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2022 95,227 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,100 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 89,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,906 miles

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriating

Fail 15 Jul 2019 80,898 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriating

Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,388 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,251 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 61,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jul 2014 57,716 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Jul 2013 54,516 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,469 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 28,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,832 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,137 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,593 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,491 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,384 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,621 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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GP03 XZU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 GP03 XZU, 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 GP03 XZU registered?

GP03 XZU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is GP03 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 XZU 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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