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GY52 OAG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,980 mi
Last recorded149,980 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 OAG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 149,980 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 147,074 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 147,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,121 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 132,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 126,985 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 126,985 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 120,542 miles

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2016 120,542 miles

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

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,571 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

o/s/r inner brake disc face corroded

rear baby seats fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2014 116,469 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

o/s/r inner brake disc face corroded

rear baby seats fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2013 101,630 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 101,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 92,483 miles

both rear tyres very low on tread

Pass 26 May 2011 90,604 miles

rear discs worn and pads look low

rear tyres low on tread, n/s 2mm, o/s 3mm

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2010 87,573 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 87,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 30 May 2009 83,684 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2008 79,908 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 76,897 miles

Front brake pads worn

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 72,447 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 72,263 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front tyres badly edged off on inner edge

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

Slight wear in left rear suspension lower joint

Pass 10 Jan 2006 54,703 miles

Front tyres badly edged off on inner edge (Bald)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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GY52 OAG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GY52 OAG, 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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GY52 OAG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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