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GY54 RUV

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,735 mi
Last recorded104,735 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 RUV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 104,735 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 104,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,861 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot has a pin hole in (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension front arm inner bush in poor condition and locating bolt alignment washers incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 80,153 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 67,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on wear bars and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,099 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 49,563 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,829 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre smooth inner edge

front discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,894 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,888 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 30,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 26,823 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 26,823 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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,272 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 23,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,856 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,200 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 15,200 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 9,369 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,142 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,378 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 6,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 4,932 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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GY54 RUV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GY54 RUV, 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 GY54 RUV registered?

GY54 RUV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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