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GR04 MRV

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,975 mi
Last recorded133,975 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 MRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 133,975 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 126,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 118,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin where visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 118,811 miles

Brake performance not tested due to n/s/r tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin where visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,362 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 111,944 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor to boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to boot well (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner foor upper panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,628 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 101,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,166 miles

All discs worn.

Both near side tyres wearing inner edge.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 91,166 miles

All discs worn.

Both near side tyres wearing inner edge.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,014 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 86,853 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,594 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 83,594 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,613 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 55,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre outer wall deep cuts but no cords visable

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,449 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall deep cuts but no cords visable

Fail 11 Jun 2009 46,773 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

advise child seats nearside and offside rear

Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,773 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise child seats nearside and offside rear

Fail 20 Jun 2008 37,836 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,836 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 26,349 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 MRV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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