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GP03 YAE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,346 mi
Last recorded159,346 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 YAE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 159,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 159,343 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 152,735 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 152,735 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 142,014 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 135,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 129,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has multiple cuts to inner sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre has multiple cuts to inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre has multiple cuts on side wall

Fail 26 Jun 2017 129,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has multiple cuts to inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has multiple cuts to inner side wall

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

Offside Front tyre has multiple cuts to inner side wall

Pass 23 Jun 2016 120,093 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,224 miles

nearside front tyre has small cracks in the inner sidewall.

Pass 29 May 2013 94,564 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,103 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,547 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 70,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,609 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,150 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r inner brake disc becoming corroded and pitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,911 miles

check front inner brake pads in 2000 miles

Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,679 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n\s\r tyre wearing on edges

o\s\r tyre wearing on inner edge

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 YAE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

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

Is GP03 YAE safe to buy?

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