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GV54 TZL

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

166,984 mi
Last recorded166,984 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 166,984 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 150,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 137,879 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 137,879 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 120,911 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 111,236 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,215 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 95,215 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 79,661 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 67,815 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,703 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,885 miles

n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge stepped tread

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge stepped tread

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,164 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (stepped tread)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,707 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 49,704 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,590 miles

both front wiper blades split and smearing windscreen

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (2mm)

rear brake pads appear to be low

Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,775 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges - stepped tread

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,959 miles

both front tyres have uneven tread wear and worn on inner edge (stepped tread)

both rear tyres becomming worn on inner edge (stepped tread)

front inner brake pads appear to be getting worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,205 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,145 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,594 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 TZL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

GV54 TZL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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