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GR04 MGJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,056 mi
Last recorded103,056 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 MGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 103,056 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded/surface rust

rear tyres have light wear to inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2016 94,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 94,808 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,455 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,758 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,848 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,969 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,593 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,470 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres have scrubbed inner treads off, recommend a wheel alignment check.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,420 miles

Nearside Rear 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 MGJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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