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GV54 LHN

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,143 mi
Last recorded104,143 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

emissions just met

Fail 25 Feb 2026 104,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

emissions just met

Pass 14 Feb 2025 91,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 91,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,902 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 83,013 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pipes in front of radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes in front of radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 74,063 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,528 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,710 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 70,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,249 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,294 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 62,294 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,657 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,925 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,867 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,737 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 26,128 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,552 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 14,735 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 LHN is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 LHN, 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 LHN registered?

GV54 LHN is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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