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GW04 AAV

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,342 mi
Last recorded172,342 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 AAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 172,342 miles

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

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 29 May 2021 172,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 158,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 157,072 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2018 157,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2017 152,635 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2017 152,635 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2016 146,530 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2015 135,891 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2015 135,890 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,825 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 112,573 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges 215/45zr17

Pass 20 Sep 2012 99,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,783 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,799 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,493 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall but not to the cords

Fail 24 Sep 2009 54,493 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall but not to the cords

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,861 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,759 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 AAV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AAV, 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 GW04 AAV registered?

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

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