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GP52 UGY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,590 mi
Last recorded121,590 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2022 121,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 121,203 miles

Lower chassis and suspension parts are corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 121,200 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower chassis and suspension parts are corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 115,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 115,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,463 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

CORROSION ON SILLS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test OBJECTS HANGING ON MIRROR ()

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

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING

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

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

UNDERSIDE AREAS OBSCURED BY COVERS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,367 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust corroded and been repaired at rear

front tyres worn on edges

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,737 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,405 miles

coolant leak from top of radiator

engine oil leak

rear suspension components have light corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2015 93,143 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front headlights colour slightly diffrent

possible leak from raidiator

rear brake discs started to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,063 miles

genral corrosion on rear of vehicle

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,796 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2013 80,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,586 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,320 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,747 miles

inner face of o/s/r brake disc completely pitted

rear brake pads close to failure

water pump weeping

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,935 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 48,935 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,031 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 42,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,848 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 29,421 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 UGY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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