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GJ04 VWD

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VWD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 126,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 126,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 119,812 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 119,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 111,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,833 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2016 102,828 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,399 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 92,187 miles

Front Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 81,980 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 72,424 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,260 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 62,120 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside mirror deteriorated

rear number plate not displaying bs au 145d marking

rear number plate not displaying name and post code of supplaying outlet

Fail 16 Apr 2011 62,120 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

offside mirror deteriorated

rear number plate not displaying bs au 145d marking

rear number plate not displaying name and post code of supplaying outlet

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,984 miles

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,905 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2009 48,905 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 29,273 miles

Offside Front 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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GJ04 VWD is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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