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2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,974 mi
Last recorded129,974 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 129,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 14 Dec 2021 129,973 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2020 128,308 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light product on lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light product on lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 126,162 miles

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

Central mirror missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner - 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear door sill corroded

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,832 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Fail 19 Nov 2018 122,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Nov 2017 119,501 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2017 119,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 115,945 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,010 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 99,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,335 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,466 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,640 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,293 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UHD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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