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GV54 FJJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,620 mi
Last recorded129,620 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 FJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 129,620 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 129,620 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 129,582 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 215/45 ZR17 91W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 215/45 ZR17 91W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear subframe corroded

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f headlight lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f inner tyre 1.6mm and worn on inner edge215/45 ZR17 91W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f wiper blade slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s wing mirror glass cracked however still provides view to rear ()

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f headlight lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 215/45 ZR17 91W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

clutch biting point high possible worn clutch?

n/s and o/s sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2018 122,877 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 122,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 114,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,763 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,950 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 95,950 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,929 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear brake noisey

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,976 miles

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

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Fail 28 Jul 2011 67,976 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid between min & max

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,564 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 62,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,126 miles

TWO REAR TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW(2mm-3mm)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,920 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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GV54 FJJ 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 66.7%.

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 GV54 FJJ, 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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GV54 FJJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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