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GX54 XMT

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,966 mi
Last recorded131,966 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 XMT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 131,966 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear accident damage

Pass 28 Nov 2023 126,954 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 121,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 118,011 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 117,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,588 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 114,548 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,992 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly corroded or dirty weakening beam pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 109,838 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly corroded or dirty weakening beam pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 103,447 miles

steering rack has seepage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 97,222 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2015 89,252 miles

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

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of fluid

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre tread starting to wear low

Fail 3 Dec 2014 85,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,695 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 62,624 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres inner edges heavily worn

Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,441 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,385 miles

front tyres scrubbed on inner shoulders

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,742 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,940 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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GX54 XMT is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 GX54 XMT, 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 GX54 XMT registered?

GX54 XMT is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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