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GR04 VWJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,341 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 83,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,389 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,575 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 72,572 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 69,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,148 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,587 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 64,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 has cuts inner wall.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,222 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads maybe low

Fail 29 May 2011 51,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2011 51,303 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 35,698 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 26,263 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 21,232 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,779 miles

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

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

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 VWJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWJ, 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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What year was GR04 VWJ registered?

GR04 VWJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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