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GR53 HFG

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,066 mi
Last recorded112,066 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 HFG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 112,066 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 112,099 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 111,931 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,386 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 103,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,817 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,290 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,251 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,892 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,384 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,215 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 21,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 18,133 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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GR53 HFG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GR53 HFG, 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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GR53 HFG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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