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GP53 UFK

2003 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,534 mi
Last recorded134,534 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 UFK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 134,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 134,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 117,421 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 103,782 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 103,782 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,292 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,566 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre as slight cracking on inner tyre wall

Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,223 miles

monitor front brake wear= appear worn

Fail 20 Jul 2012 44,223 miles

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

monitor front brake wear= appear worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,038 miles

Coolant leak from water pump.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Laquer peeling from front registration plate.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 40,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak from water pump.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Laquer peeling from front registration plate.

Slight corrosion on inner face of rear brake discs.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 36,851 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,536 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front mirror damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,411 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Dec 2006 15,592 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 UFK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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