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GP52 UHA

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,580 mi
Last recorded108,580 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 108,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 108,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

right front shock has been leaking but no fresh oil at the moment

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,527 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,455 miles

all coil springs corroded

all discs lipped and corroded

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,680 miles

all coil springs corroded

front tyres worn low on inner edge

osf shocker damp

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,595 miles

Both sides outer sills and vehicle underbody concealed by plastic trim

Brake hoses slightly perished & cracking

Damaage to front bumper

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Rear coil springs corroded

Surface corrosion & wear to rear brake discs

Suspension bushes worn & flexing under load

Fail 19 Feb 2010 54,595 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both sides outer sills and vehicle underbody concealed by plastic trim

Brake hoses slightly perished & cracking

Damaage to front bumper

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil springs corroded

Surface corrosion & wear to rear brake discs

Suspension bushes worn & flexing under load

Pass 7 Feb 2009 48,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 44,017 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,581 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 36,435 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

coolant leak around water pump area

n/s rear view mirror cover is loose

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 UHA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHA, 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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What year was GP52 UHA registered?

GP52 UHA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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