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GL04 HEV

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

170,011 mi
Last recorded170,011 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 HEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 170,011 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Sep 2023 170,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 164,311 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 159,377 miles

Nearside Rear Slight movement in NSR suspension.

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 155,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 155,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 151,019 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 151,019 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 144,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 137,279 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides at front (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 137,279 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides at front (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 130,171 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 126,727 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2016 126,727 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,852 miles

damage to kerbing rib on both front tyres

Fail 14 Apr 2015 119,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to kerbing rib on both front tyres

Pass 22 Apr 2014 107,819 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to outer sidewall n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,354 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 87,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,054 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,131 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,629 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,649 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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GL04 HEV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GL04 HEV, 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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GL04 HEV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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