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GP52 UAB

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,428 mi
Last recorded147,428 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 147,428 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Different size tyre to O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Goes from floor to subframe mount Heavily corroded and separated (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 143,024 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 133,351 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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Fail 25 Apr 2022 133,289 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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Pass 23 Jan 2021 122,181 miles

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

Rear corrosion on suspension components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,605 miles

Rear corrosion on subframe mounts

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 17 Jan 2020 114,605 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear corrosion on subframe mounts

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,079 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,091 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,186 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,125 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 85,125 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,437 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,758 miles

rear tyres sidewall splits

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 23 Feb 2013 53,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,715 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper split.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 31,715 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper split.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,518 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 24,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,049 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,793 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 14,793 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 9,899 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 UAB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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