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GV54 WFY

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

138,948 mi
Last recorded138,948 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 WFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 138,948 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 137,140 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 137,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 134,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 134,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 133,277 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 131,189 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 129,020 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 127,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 127,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 121,986 miles

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2018 121,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2017 117,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 111,368 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 111,368 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 10 Dec 2015 105,644 miles

front tyres becoming worn +wearing on inner edges becoming devoid of tread

Fail 9 Dec 2015 105,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres becoming worn +wearing on inner edges becoming devoid of tread

Pass 9 Dec 2014 100,159 miles

bonnet release cable becoming stiff

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s front + n/s rear tyres near limit

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2013 95,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads near limit

steel brake pipes to rear becoming corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,934 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 90,407 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 847,101 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 847,101 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,530 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn almost through to cords

Fail 10 Nov 2010 76,523 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn almost through to cords

Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,682 miles

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

damage to o/s sill

Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,024 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 50,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,752 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 37,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WFY is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WFY, 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 WFY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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