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GW04 AEX

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,826 mi
Last recorded95,826 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,826 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety caliper (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 88,340 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 88,339 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 83,520 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 83,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,673 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,190 miles

both sides front bottom ball joints has slight play

rear chassie slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,749 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 56,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,892 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 46,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tail light lenscracked

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 3 Sep 2010 38,009 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,271 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,117 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 AEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AEX, 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 AEX registered?

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

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