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GV04 LHP

2004 Lexus IS200 SE

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,699 mi
Last recorded84,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS200 SE57,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 LHP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2025 84,699 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,101 miles
Pass 1 May 2022 81,797 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 79,527 miles
Fail 2 May 2021 79,506 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020
Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,252 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,166 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring components

Fail 6 Oct 2017 62,081 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,094 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,215 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,077 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,055 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 Jul 2010 28,240 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has small cut in side wall but not exposing cord

Pass 23 May 2009 22,763 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,184 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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GV04 LHP is a 2004 Lexus IS200 SE in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 57,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV04 LHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV04 LHP registered?

GV04 LHP is a 2004 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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