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GP52 TZZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,579 mi
Last recorded90,579 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 90,579 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general body and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under body corrision

Pass 4 Dec 2021 83,542 miles

Front both front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 83,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 80,747 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 80,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. poor repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 78,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,792 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,512 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 75,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 67,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 67,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 61,653 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 56,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 51,963 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,496 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,175 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 44,174 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 38,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,854 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 29,784 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 23,842 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 TZZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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