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GW04 ABZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,045 mi
Last recorded105,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 ABZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,045 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 104,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,498 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 98,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,224 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,933 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 97,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,432 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 82,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2014 72,917 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 63,536 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 55,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,121 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 49,118 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,767 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 41,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,699 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 37,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,068 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 18,551 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 ABZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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