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GP52 TZX

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,003 mi
Last recorded108,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 TZX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 108,003 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 108,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 105,960 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

shields limiting inspection

Fail 4 Apr 2017 97,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

shields limiting inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,478 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside main brake pipe at rear greased poss corrosion started

Rear o/s & n/s flexi brake hose ferrulles greased poss corrosion started

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 95,477 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside main brake pipe at rear greased poss corrosion started

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear o/s & n/s flexi brake hose ferrulles greased poss corrosion started

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2014 91,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,326 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,793 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 78,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 73,413 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,155 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,563 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 60,563 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,129 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,086 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2006 31,535 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 TZX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

GP52 TZX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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