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GP04 PUJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,003 mi
Last recorded127,003 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 PUJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 127,003 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 123,376 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,702 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 99,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 95,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,350 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2012 74,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,549 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,183 miles

Alloy wheels pitting.

Approx 20kgf of runout at front brakes.

Both windscreen wipers smearing.

Large lip on front brake discs.

Less than 1/4 left on front brake pads.

Signs of coolant loss from water pump.

Timing belt due for renewal.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,291 miles

front pads wearing thin

front tyres worn close to legal limit

large lip on front discs + grooved

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,102 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 26,102 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 PUJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PUJ, 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 GP04 PUJ registered?

GP04 PUJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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