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GV54 JPU

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,584 mi
Last recorded136,584 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 JPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 136,584 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension all have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 130,661 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,582 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 116,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,526 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,123 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 99,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 99,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 89,159 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 80,431 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,780 miles

Front Discs are worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 79,780 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Discs are worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inside

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,296 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,371 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,371 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,889 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 11 Sep 2012 51,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2011 45,432 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,251 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 38,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,395 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,978 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,636 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 JPU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 JPU, 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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What year was GV54 JPU registered?

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

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