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GP52 CWU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

178,669 mi
Last recorded178,669 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 178,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 165,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 142,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 130,212 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2021 130,200 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 130,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front and middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 130,168 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front and middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 129,982 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front + centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 29 Aug 2019 115,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear- unprotected ends to flexi's. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommended investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 114,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear- unprotected ends to flexi's. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommended investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 101,131 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 94,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,098 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,828 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,481 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres low on tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jan 2012 69,299 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,533 miles

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,399 miles

osr tyre has a slice in it

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,029 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 54,009 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,500 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,430 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,574 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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GP52 CWU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GP52 CWU, 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 GP52 CWU registered?

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

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