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GP52 UAH

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,775 mi
Last recorded112,775 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 112,775 miles

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

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

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

Under body has surface corrosion

Steering notchy

Pass 19 Oct 2019 107,192 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 103,675 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 103,675 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 97,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,448 miles

Nail in tyre n/s/r x2 and o/s/r x1 ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front and rear tyres wear/cracking/perishing

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower and o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r Tyres sidewall had damage/cuts, doesn't expose ply/cords

Fail 6 Oct 2016 87,448 miles

Nail in tyre n/s/r x2 and o/s/r x1 ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front and rear tyres wear/cracking/perishing

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower and o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r Tyres sidewall had damage/cuts, doesn't expose ply/cords

Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,930 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,866 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,937 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 60,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,314 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 50,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,112 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,572 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 43,572 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,490 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,259 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,115 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 19,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UAH 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 71.4%.

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

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