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GW04 AEF

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,400 mi
Last recorded131,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 131,400 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 134,009 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 72,751 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 65,906 miles

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

corrosion on underbody

Pass 4 May 2022 58,927 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,726 miles

Rear bumper damaged not protruding

Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,192 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 40,192 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 37,525 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,105 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 36,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,764 miles

nsf + nsr outer tyre walls chipped can not assess r pads

Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,712 miles

chip in front screen out of zone A

n/s/f tyre has cuts to side wall less than 25mm and not showing cord

n/s/r tyre has cuts in side wall less than 25mm and not showing cord and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall less than 25mm and not showing cord

Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,794 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

presenter adviced

Fail 16 Jul 2012 24,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

presenter adviced

Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,445 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,984 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,407 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,109 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 9,597 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 AEF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AEF, 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 AEF registered?

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

Is GW04 AEF safe to buy?

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