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GW04 AAK

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,895 mi
Last recorded97,895 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 AAK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 97,895 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 97,894 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 88,981 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 88,950 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 81,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 81,099 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,750 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 72,521 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,201 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 70,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 69,118 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,849 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 31 May 2017 65,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 20 May 2016 60,779 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,174 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 56,173 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,272 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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,275 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 48,275 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,726 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,983 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 25,439 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,439 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Fail 1 Jul 2008 18,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,102 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,762 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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GW04 AAK is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 GW04 AAK, 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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GW04 AAK is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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