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GP04 HZX

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,578 mi
Last recorded149,578 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 HZX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 149,578 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 144,142 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 132,000 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 125,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jun 2020 121,973 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Inner And offside inner sills corroding

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 116,633 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

Offside Front TYRE VALVE CRACKING

Rear CORROSION AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH REAR DOORS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 116,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

Offside Front TYRE VALVE CRACKING

Rear CORROSION AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH REAR DOORS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,011 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play and a little rough both need replscing (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 110,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 97,495 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 97,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2014 82,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 76,741 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 71,033 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 71,033 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 63,439 miles

rear brake discs corroded/.pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2010 53,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,305 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,083 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

near side front tyre side wall chunk missing

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,332 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 HZX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP04 HZX, 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 HZX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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