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GP53 UCG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,731 mi
Last recorded78,731 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 UCG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 78,731 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,721 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 75,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre under inflated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,333 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 69,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2013 59,975 miles

front wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,492 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,788 miles

rear tyres tread low

front pads low

n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,830 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,071 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 25,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,139 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,526 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 19,347 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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GP53 UCG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GP53 UCG, 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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GP53 UCG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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