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GW04 AFF

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,695 mi
Last recorded77,695 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 77,695 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 77,611 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,187 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 76,982 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 75,533 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 58,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 58,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 56,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 55,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 53,315 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,202 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads not visible

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2016 45,373 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads not visible

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,073 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test

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 on inner edge, with small cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Offside rear tyre inner side wall cracking, no cord/ply visible at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,404 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,654 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 27,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,109 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,043 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,754 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 AFF 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 78.3%.

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 AFF, 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 AFF registered?

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

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