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GR04 EVT

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,633 mi
Last recorded100,633 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 EVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 100,633 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front back plate missing

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 100,633 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front back plate missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower o\s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,541 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under side components generally surface corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 97,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake back plate missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under side components generally surface corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 92,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under side components generall surface corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2024 92,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under side components generall surface corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 90,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 89,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 87,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 81,036 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 80,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,616 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,189 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 70,116 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,038 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

various brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis has slight corrosion

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,995 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills wearing thin ,ie probably corroded under the factory sealant (5.2.6)

parts of chassis starting to corrode

various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,542 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,469 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,219 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,368 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 2 Jun 2011 30,492 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,151 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,050 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 23,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,993 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,522 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 20,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

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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GR04 EVT is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GR04 EVT, 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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GR04 EVT is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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