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GW04 AAX

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

169,102 mi
Last recorded169,102 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 169,102 miles

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 169,038 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR 2.5 mm and OSR 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 155,693 miles

Coolant Leak

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 145,536 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 137,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 16 Jun 2022 124,621 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight damage to sill.

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

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

Offside Front Slight damage to sill.

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 124,621 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Headlight bulb was not seated correctly. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Slight damage to sill.

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Offside sidelight bulb not working.(replaced) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Slight damage to sill.

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 109,110 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2021 109,110 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 96,270 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2019 83,679 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,438 miles

Floor and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,382 miles

Under floor covers and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,125 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,252 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,615 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,760 miles

front brake linings getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,393 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,339 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,960 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,541 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 AAX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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