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GP53 UFD

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,272 mi
Last recorded104,272 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,272 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 104,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 103,887 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 102,691 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion to chassis and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 101,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 101,732 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 101,714 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,668 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 98,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 90,598 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 90,596 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 80,868 miles

all brakes slightly fluctuating when roller brake tested

Fail 11 Aug 2018 80,865 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brakes slightly fluctuating when roller brake tested

Pass 4 Aug 2017 68,823 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,508 miles

orr side front nsr tyers starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2015 45,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 32,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 16,379 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,543 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 12,120 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 8,898 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 7,650 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 5,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 3,551 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 2,354 miles

all tyres cracking in tread (light )

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 UFD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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