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GP52 UAJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

169,494 mi
Last recorded169,494 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 169,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 163,210 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 163,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45 W17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 158,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm----215/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to both outer sills at rear

Pass 7 Jun 2021 150,629 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 144,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 138,811 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 133,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 124,842 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,179 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 105,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 96,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,477 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,975 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 66,975 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,976 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,625 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 53,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,240 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,981 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front 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 rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,136 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,363 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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GP52 UAJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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