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GP54 DCU

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,131 mi
Last recorded128,131 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 DCU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 128,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 121,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Head light beam pattern slightly faint.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 121,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Head light beam pattern slightly faint.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 117,365 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 114,449 miles

Both head light lenses poor condition.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 114,445 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head light lenses poor condition.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,059 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,634 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,634 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,689 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 79,689 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,505 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 71,494 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked & perrished

Unable to fully check nearside front wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,945 miles

both front tyres wearing low across tread and edges

both rear tyres wearing low and are BORDER LINE

n/s/front tyre has cut in outer tread and is BORDER LINE

o/s/rear brake binding and is CLOSE TO BORDER LINE

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,722 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 54,720 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,997 miles

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

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

rear disc corroded on inner face

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,520 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,219 miles

Slight leak from waterpump

Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,108 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,678 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,121 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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GP54 DCU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GP54 DCU, 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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GP54 DCU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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