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GP04 CYU

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

195,835 mi
Last recorded195,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 CYU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 195,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Body corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 195,782 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Body corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 195,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Body corroded

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 195,512 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Body corroded

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 193,112 miles

Offside Rear Rotational noise

Rear Inner Body corroded both

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Wheel arches corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 193,112 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rotational noise

Rear Inner Body corroded both

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Wheel arches corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 189,493 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff mount worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 189,493 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff mount worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 183,023 miles

Front stone chip windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2022 183,023 miles

Front stone chip windscreen

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 173,003 miles

Front stone chip windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2021 172,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 157,689 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 148,679 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 138,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 128,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 2.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front worn inner edge 205/55/16

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 128,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 2.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front worn inner edge 205/55/16

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,322 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake application uneven

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,113 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,664 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 92,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,079 miles

Nearside 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 24 Apr 2009 63,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,692 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,678 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,287 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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GP04 CYU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GP04 CYU, 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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GP04 CYU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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