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GP52 UTN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,080 mi
Last recorded91,080 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 91,080 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside & nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 74,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides brake discs splash shields corroded

Rear both sides shock absorbers corroded

Rear both sides sills corroded

Rear both sides subframe bracing bars corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge /deteriorating 14yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension parts corroded

fuel tank supports corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 73,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge /deteriorating 14yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension parts corroded

fuel tank supports corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 72,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 70,533 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,857 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,116 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,449 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 65,449 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,501 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,501 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,702 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,591 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 59,591 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,656 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 57,656 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)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,273 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,895 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,015 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,803 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge 215/45ZR17

Nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,803 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, o/s/f tyre worn outside edge, Tracking check, Unable to inspect parts of steering and brakes,plastic covers.

Fail 28 Feb 2007 27,803 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, o/s/f tyre worn outside edge, Tracking check, Unable to inspect parts of steering and brakes,plastic covers.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 19,899 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 UTN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

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

Is GP52 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP52 UTN shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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