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GW04 AFX

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,936 mi
Last recorded137,936 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 137,936 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 132,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 132,503 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 123,760 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake light lens has damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2013 123,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake light lens has damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2012 107,466 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHTLY CUT ON INNER SIDE WALL

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 92,650 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank & fuel filler neck slioghtly corroded

offside front whell has slight brake bind

Pass 14 Jan 2010 81,056 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2010 81,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,469 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,429 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 51,429 miles

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

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

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 AFX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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