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GP53 UER

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,535 mi
Last recorded121,535 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 121,535 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wishbone arm bushes perished

o/s/r light lens cracked

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,439 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 111,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S outer sill excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R outer sill excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe leaking near exhaust mounts (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 103,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 103,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,538 miles

Front both tyres inner edge worn

Front minor oil leak

Rear slight oil leak from diff

Fail 28 Apr 2016 92,533 miles

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

Front both tyres inner edge worn

Front minor oil leak

Rear slight oil leak from diff

Fail 1 May 2015 84,315 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 84,315 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 75,561 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 75,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,677 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,807 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 54,807 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,051 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,679 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,898 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 19,044 miles

monitor rear tyre wear.. recommend replaced and 4wheel alignment

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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GP53 UER is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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