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GK04 LHP

2004 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,514 mi
Last recorded143,514 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 LHP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 143,514 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection.

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Sep 2023 143,300 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted obstructing inspection of sills

Pass 24 Jan 2022 143,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 6 Jan 2021 140,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2021 140,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2019 137,499 miles

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

undertrays and some covers fitted obscuring inspection of some testable components

Pass 27 Dec 2018 134,094 miles

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

some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2018 134,094 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2017 129,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 127,069 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 127,069 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 116,230 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,451 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,832 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 64,832 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2010 39,152 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,336 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,258 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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GK04 LHP is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GK04 LHP, 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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What year was GK04 LHP registered?

GK04 LHP is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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