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GV04 UVM

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,349 mi
Last recorded126,349 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 UVM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 126,349 miles

Nearside Rear nearside seal corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 111,990 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 111,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 104,830 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bushes/joints.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 104,830 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bushes/joints.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 99,625 miles

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

road wheels all badly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 99,625 miles

road wheels all badly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,696 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR HUB BUSH/BEARINGS

Fail 31 Jan 2013 94,696 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 82,601 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,329 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 67,329 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

WIPERS POOR

Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,737 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,923 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 27,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GV04 UVM is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 GV04 UVM, 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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GV04 UVM is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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