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GJ04 NYX

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,354 mi
Last recorded147,354 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 NYX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 147,354 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 130,881 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 130,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 123,322 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 123,014 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,989 miles

Front wipers are poor

N/S/f tyre is low on outer edge and is cracking 215/45 ZR17

O/S/F tyre has been run flat and is low on outter edge. tyre is cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 97,989 miles

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

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

Front wipers are poor

N/S/f tyre is low on outer edge and is cracking 215/45 ZR17

O/S/F tyre has been run flat and is low on outter edge. tyre is cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,560 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE LIFT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

BOTH FRONT R/MOST WISHBONE BUSHES SPLITTING, ADV REPLACEMENT IN 12 MONTHS

BOTH REAR TYRES SPLITTING ON INNER SIDEWALLS, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON !!

advise new wiper blades

fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slight corrosion

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2014 70,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust slight corrosion

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,526 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,303 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,442 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,506 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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GJ04 NYX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 71,297 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 GJ04 NYX, 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 22 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ04 NYX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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