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GV54 JMU

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

140,888 mi
Last recorded140,888 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 140,888 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 134,006 miles

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 4 Dec 2023 126,829 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,782 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,814 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Stone ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,905 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,395 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,353 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,580 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,196 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 41,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,621 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,154 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edge - subtread.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 35,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,691 miles

N/s/front tyre has cracking on tread.

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

O/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,250 miles

Slight split on n/s and o/s wiper rubbers.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,748 miles

all tyres cracking up all ronnd the bead

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 JMU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GV54 JMU, 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 JMU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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