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GX03 UCM

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,290 mi
Last recorded69,290 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 UCM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 69,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,641 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 64,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 63,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 63,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 56,650 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 55,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,810 miles

NS/OS/Front tyres inner edge worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 50,948 miles

NS/OS/Front tyres inner edges worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,363 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 47,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2011 43,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2010 38,805 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,306 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 30,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,359 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 18,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2006 11,364 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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GX03 UCM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GX03 UCM, 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 GX03 UCM registered?

GX03 UCM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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