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GR04 EVY

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,571 mi
Last recorded157,571 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 EVY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 157,571 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 150,013 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 150,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 140,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

gearbox and engine oil leaks

Fail 22 Sep 2015 140,153 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox and engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2014 125,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside front compression strut rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside front headlight washer jet missing

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre starting to perish, worn on inner edge, inner sidewall cracked, outer sidewall damaged and tread getting low : 3mm

offside rear tyre perished, worn on inner edge, inner sidewall starting to crack, nail in tread and tread getting low : 3mm

stone chips in front screen

Fail 29 Oct 2014 125,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside front compression strut rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside front headlight washer jet missing

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre starting to perish, worn on inner edge, inner sidewall cracked, outer sidewall damaged and tread getting low : 3mm

offside rear tyre perished, worn on inner edge, inner sidewall starting to crack, nail in tread and tread getting low : 3mm

stone chips in front screen

Pass 14 Nov 2013 112,196 miles

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

advise both front tie bar bushes split.

advise both front tyres balding inner edges and close to legal limits.

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on 2.5mm.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 112,196 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front tie bar bushes split.

advise both front tyres balding inner edges and close to legal limits.

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on 2.5mm.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 96,011 miles

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

advise both front lower arm bushes split and perrished.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 96,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise both front lower arm bushes split and perrished.

advise both front tyres wearing unevenley.

advise front brake discs lipped and brake pads inner wearing low.

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on 2mm.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,957 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly inner edges.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Fail 30 Jul 2011 84,931 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly inner edges.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,881 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and close to legal limit.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,400 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,767 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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GR04 EVY 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 64.7%.

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 EVY, 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 EVY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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