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BW04 ZHC

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,249 mi
Last recorded74,249 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 ZHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of (1.1.11 (c))

Offside washer jet not working

Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the edges and cracks showing

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edges

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

corrosion on both rear brake back plates

general corrosion on the exhaust system

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 67,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,421 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,724 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)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,906 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,101 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 27 Aug 2010 57,164 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 57,162 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,593 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,154 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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BW04 ZHC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BW04 ZHC, 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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BW04 ZHC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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