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GP53 UEY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,294 mi
Last recorded141,294 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 141,294 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 135,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,671 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 128,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 126,043 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 118,481 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,730 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 102,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in its tread

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall but not down to cord

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall but not down to cord

Pass 6 Dec 2014 94,280 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,180 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 75,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,677 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,541 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,237 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,378 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 35,769 miles

Near Side Front Tyre Has a Chunk Missing Out of Rim Protector.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,769 miles

Near Side Front Tyre Has a Chunk Missing Out of Rim Protector.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,850 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 UEY 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 90%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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