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GV54 JNL

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,657 mi
Last recorded114,657 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 JNL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 114,657 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 114,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 108,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower bumper shroud damaged

Offside Rear axle body mount bracket corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting cross member corroded/eroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 108,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened forward axle body mount unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower bumper shroud damaged

Offside Rear axle body mount bracket corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting cross member corroded/eroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 105,282 miles

Front bonnet corroded - no sharp edge hazard

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper shroud damaged/taped repaired - no sharp edge hazard and secure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle corroded especially at body mount areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 102,531 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,684 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,766 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 99,766 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,005 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 98,005 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,222 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,971 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 91,971 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,368 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 88,368 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,951 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,719 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 72,719 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,934 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 65,934 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,711 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,847 miles

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 30 Aug 2007 24,307 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 JNL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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