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GP53 ZFH

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,111 mi
Last recorded131,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 ZFH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 131,111 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 131,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Feb 2014 121,132 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 121,132 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 113,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 104,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Aug 2012 104,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 97,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,561 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 84,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,198 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 75,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 72,814 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,749 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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GP53 ZFH is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GP53 ZFH, 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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GP53 ZFH is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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