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GW04 AAY

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,690 mi
Last recorded158,690 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 158,690 miles

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

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

rear suspension and inner and outer sills in a rusty condition

Fail 22 Jul 2021 158,292 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear suspension and inner and outer sills in a rusty condition

Pass 27 Jul 2020 136,286 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear sills rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2019 117,075 miles

rear suspension/rear inner sills in a rusty condition

Fail 27 Jul 2019 117,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension/rear inner sills in a rusty condition

Pass 28 Jul 2018 98,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear suspension and rear inner sills in a rusty condition

Pass 5 Aug 2017 87,757 miles

rear suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 5 Aug 2017 87,757 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension in a rusty condition

Pass 6 Aug 2016 80,905 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r subframe mount washer plates in a rusty condition

Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,834 miles

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2014 66,873 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,416 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,075 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2010 32,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracking on both rear tyres.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cracking on both rear tyres.

Pass 5 May 2009 26,288 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 26,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 17,844 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 AAY is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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