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GY54 RVZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,042 mi
Last recorded159,042 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 159,042 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 159,042 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 155,231 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 155,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 142,172 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 138,173 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 138,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 134,243 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,382 miles

near side rear lense crack

Pass 18 Feb 2017 123,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 113,263 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Feb 2016 113,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Oct 2014 99,205 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 99,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 92,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 92,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 83,383 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,553 miles

Both Front Shock Absorbers are Slightly Leaking

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 26 Sep 2009 42,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,037 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,495 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 RVZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

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

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