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GL04 SVU

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

153,140 mi
Last recorded153,140 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 153,140 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 147,208 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 147,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 141,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S . (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Front . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 136,663 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S Front. (4.1.4 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S Rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 132,243 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 127,293 miles

both rear brake discs in very poor condition at inner face

Fail 23 Dec 2019 127,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs in very poor condition at inner face

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 118,741 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 112,883 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 105,954 miles

Offside Front 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 22 Dec 2014 100,085 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 93,892 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 88,229 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 79,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,366 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,038 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 55,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 51,138 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 44,115 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,510 miles

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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GL04 SVU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 GL04 SVU, 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 SVU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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