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GV54 TWU

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,264 mi
Last recorded149,264 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 149,264 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 215,266 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre side wall splitting

Offside Rear Inner sidewall splitting

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 215,223 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre side wall splitting

Offside Rear Inner sidewall splitting

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 215,160 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush onto the hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 201,077 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre has small cut on inside sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2014 183,748 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 167,160 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 167,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 141,527 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 24 Nov 2011 114,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,407 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,570 miles

Both rear tyres have very low tread on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,624 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,084 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 TWU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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