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GP52 UKB

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,183 mi
Last recorded159,183 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 159,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 158,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 153,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 151,896 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 148,575 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 148,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 17 Sep 2019 142,222 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 131,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 131,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 119,796 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,604 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,187 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,187 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,105 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,653 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,376 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 63,368 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,476 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 58,476 miles

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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,878 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,314 miles

rear seat belts not checked fully due to child seat fitted

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 UKB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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