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GP53 UCN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,784 mi
Last recorded45,784 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 45,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease where exposed at joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 45,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease where exposed at joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,227 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc badly pitted/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 40,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc badly pitted/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the ends on all metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,506 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 29,616 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,441 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,505 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 14,505 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 11,399 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 8,982 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 7,928 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 6,690 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 4,640 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 UCN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UCN, 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 GP53 UCN registered?

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

Is GP53 UCN safe to buy?

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