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GP52 UBU

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 UBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 113,128 miles

underside of vech soft to the touch but not holed

Pass 5 Jun 2023 108,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 89,985 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 87,035 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 84,712 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 84,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 82,348 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,669 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underneath the car is very rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,684 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 74,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,091 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,771 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 58,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,430 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 52,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise o/s/f and n/s/f inner brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,853 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,248 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 39,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,572 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,621 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 UBU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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