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GP53 UCL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,045 mi
Last recorded130,045 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 130,045 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 118,305 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 105,540 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 105,540 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,016 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,218 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,545 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 56,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air freshner hanging from mirror

Pass 5 Sep 2009 46,483 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads 90% worn

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,390 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 26,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,957 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,301 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 11,299 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 UCL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GP53 UCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP53 UCL registered?

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

Is GP53 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 UCL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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