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GP52 TZY

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,801 mi
Last recorded66,801 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 TZY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 66,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 63,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 60,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 56,320 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 52,071 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,032 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,781 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,226 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 38,656 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 38,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 38,339 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 37,630 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 36,203 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,138 miles

near side rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2011 26,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,246 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,526 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,836 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,240 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 TZY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GP52 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

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

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