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GP52 CPE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,952 mi
Last recorded71,952 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 CPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 71,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 69,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine + rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 69,439 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine + rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 67,152 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 67,152 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,861 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,560 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,319 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 59,917 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 59,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 58,434 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 58,434 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,346 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 57,347 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside just passable (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 56,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational tyre incorrectly fitted (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside just passable (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,842 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 54,842 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,111 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 52,051 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,223 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 29,138 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 21,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,787 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,795 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 19,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,370 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,625 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 15,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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GP52 CPE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP52 CPE, 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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GP52 CPE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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