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CJ53 UCD

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,164 mi
Last recorded141,164 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UCD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 141,164 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 128,284 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 128,284 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,080 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 105,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 30 Apr 2018 101,211 miles

headlight beam patterns only just meet requirements

Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,984 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 97,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,684 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 95,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 73,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,979 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 66,797 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,397 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,061 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,655 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,596 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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CJ53 UCD is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CJ53 UCD, 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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CJ53 UCD is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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