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GP53 UCU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,227 mi
Last recorded136,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 136,227 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 128,450 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 128,450 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 115,949 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 115,949 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 107,428 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 107,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 101,149 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 86,918 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,922 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 78,915 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 69,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,698 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 47,526 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 45,364 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,789 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 UCU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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