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CF53 UAV

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,173 mi
Last recorded125,173 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 UAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 125,173 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 125,172 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2023 120,259 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 113,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked light unit (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 113,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball-joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked light unit (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 106,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 7 May 2021 106,075 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 101,238 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 96,490 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 May 2019 96,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2018 88,326 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 18 May 2018 88,325 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,672 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,659 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,618 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 75,599 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 69,535 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear 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 6 May 2014 63,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 58,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 53,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2012 53,931 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 44,453 miles

Oil leak

rear discs inner faces becoming rusty

Pass 18 May 2009 38,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 34,219 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,874 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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CF53 UAV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CF53 UAV, 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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CF53 UAV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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