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GP53 UEV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,816 mi
Last recorded162,816 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 162,816 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 162,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 159,248 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 159,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 154,637 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 150,241 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 150,222 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 141,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 139,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 133,550 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 121,315 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 121,314 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,040 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 101,312 miles

Engine management light lit

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2014 101,312 miles

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

Engine management light lit

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre cut

Fail 4 Mar 2013 89,227 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 78,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,056 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre but no cords exposed

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cut in offside rear tyre but no cords exposed

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,119 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,239 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,078 miles

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

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 UEV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UEV, 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 UEV registered?

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

Is GP53 UEV safe to buy?

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