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GP52 UJM

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,446 mi
Last recorded148,446 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 148,446 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 143,145 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear arch corroded

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2021 139,285 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

covers underside

Fail 30 Jan 2021 139,250 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s + n/s wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s + n/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

covers underside

Pass 10 Feb 2020 132,394 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 129,789 miles

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

engine oil leak but not excessive

Fail 11 Feb 2019 129,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone B (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine oil leak but not excessive

Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,147 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 125,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake binding Brake sliders may be seized? (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Need replacing cannot be repaired but can be secondhand unit (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2017 120,794 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f + n/s/r tyre worn / bold on edge

slight play @ lower steering rack bush - o/s

Fail 6 Feb 2017 120,794 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leak

n/s/f + n/s/r tyre worn / bold on edge

slight play @ lower steering rack bush - o/s

Pass 12 Feb 2016 115,526 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 109,442 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 104,484 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 12 Feb 2013 99,459 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 99,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 93,914 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 87,183 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2011 87,183 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,446 miles

REAR REG PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fail 9 Feb 2010 80,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR REG PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,157 miles

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Feb 2008 67,780 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 67,780 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking on tread

Pass 7 Feb 2007 59,892 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,853 miles

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 UJM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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