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GY54 RNV

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

136,937 mi
Last recorded136,937 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 RNV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 136,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 130,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 129,507 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 129,435 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 126,690 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,289 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer some corrosion to outer sill

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 123,209 miles

Nearside Rear Lower some corrosion rear outer sill

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 120,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 114,305 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 114,305 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,174 miles

Advise both front lower arm rear bushes split,perished and slight play.

Advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly and balding inner edge.

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 108,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Advise both front lower arm rear bushes split,perished and slight play.

Advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly and balding inner edge.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 100,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,295 miles

difficult to see rear brake bakes with wheels attached

front brake discs are worn

Fail 3 Dec 2015 88,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

difficult to see rear brake bakes with wheels attached

front brake discs are worn

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,354 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 58,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,629 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 49,629 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,938 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 39,938 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,829 miles

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 3 Feb 2009 17,376 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 6,747 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 6,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 6,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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GY54 RNV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GY54 RNV, 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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GY54 RNV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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