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GP52 UBC

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,751 mi
Last recorded52,751 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 52,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2025 52,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,718 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2019 52,716 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2018 46,330 miles

All underside under-sealed

Fail 10 Nov 2018 46,330 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside under-sealed

Pass 6 Jan 2018 41,620 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 41,560 miles

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

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

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

Heavy under body corrosion to front and rear suspension component!

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear+Front brake disc corroded, inner face!

Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,941 miles

Front all suspension part to front subframe heavy deep corrosion and subframe

Offside Front head light dim but still work

Rear all suspension components to rear subframe deep heavy corrosion

heavy corrosion under car all wheel arches have covers

Fail 21 Apr 2017 40,941 miles

Front all suspension part to front subframe heavy deep corrosion and subframe

Offside Front head light dim but still work

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear all suspension components to rear subframe deep heavy corrosion

heavy corrosion under car all wheel arches have covers

Fail 10 Apr 2017 40,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank straps has severe rust (7.2.1)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable all steering components severly corroded (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms severley rusted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 39,125 miles

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

inside of both rear discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 34,942 miles

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

advise slight play steering rack end joint near side front

Fail 1 May 2010 34,892 miles

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

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

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

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

advise slight play steering rack end joint near side front

Fail 10 Mar 2009 28,589 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,589 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,090 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,979 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 23,976 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 19,797 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UBC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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