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GV54 JSU

2004 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

82,298 mi
Last recorded82,298 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 JSU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 82,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 78,968 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2024 78,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,798 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2023 73,798 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,511 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 69,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,547 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 63,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,356 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 55,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 51,445 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 51,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,274 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,791 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 44,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,746 miles

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

nearside wiper has small split

Fail 27 Jan 2015 40,603 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edges and cuts on sidewalls

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,811 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 34,905 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 33,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

timing belt over due

Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,687 miles

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

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

timing belt over due

Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,586 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,812 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,243 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 23,243 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,561 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,922 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)

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 JSU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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