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GW04 BGY

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

149,071 mi
Last recorded149,071 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 149,071 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jul 2023 149,071 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jul 2022 145,885 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 145,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 143,068 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 140,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 140,778 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 135,741 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 124,670 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 124,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 110,606 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 110,606 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,155 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted and corroded on braking faces

Fail 30 Jul 2015 106,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs pitted and corroded on braking faces

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,304 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 97,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,235 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

scratches on bonnet // rear brake discs rusty // nsf tyre worn uneven

Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,853 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,179 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 77,179 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2009 62,804 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,807 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,230 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 BGY is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BGY, 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 BGY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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