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GP52 UHY

2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,202 mi
Last recorded131,202 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto54,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 UHY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2020 131,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS CORRODED INCLUDING REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 128,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 119,673 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 119,673 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 118,306 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 118,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch both (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear both brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,606 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,698 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 108,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,510 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 90,258 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake disk condition

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,258 miles

brake disk condition

Pass 5 Mar 2011 83,141 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 83,141 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 76,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,922 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,336 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,775 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,823 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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GP52 UHY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 54,590 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP52 UHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GP52 UHY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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