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GP52 UGT

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,332 mi
Last recorded144,332 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 UGT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 144,332 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 144,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.07 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front service brake fluctuation 35-40% (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear service brake fluctuation 20% (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust join slight blow

Fail 11 Jun 2019 144,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear facing bush mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Unable to do full inspection of underside of vehicle due to engine tray

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Diff leaking fluid

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both forward facing rear subframe bushed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Unable to check rear brake pads due to visibility

Pass 20 Nov 2017 141,486 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 141,486 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 137,699 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 132,617 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 132,617 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 123,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 123,517 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 115,775 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 115,613 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 103,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 103,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 93,667 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 82,017 miles

Engine/body/sill/ covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 29 May 2010 82,017 miles

Engine/body/sill/ covers fitted

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

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

Rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 18 May 2009 70,005 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 58,225 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 58,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 42,554 miles

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

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

both rear tyre's tread depth low

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,550 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 23,497 miles

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

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

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 UGT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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