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GW04 ESF

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,878 mi
Last recorded62,878 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 62,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,942 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 58,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,833 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,982 miles

off side wiper starting to split

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,663 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 23,663 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre is cracking around tread

Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,382 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 18,379 miles

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

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

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 ESF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

GW04 ESF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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