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CJ53 UGK

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,961 mi
Last recorded140,961 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 140,961 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 140,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 121,551 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 121,551 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 111,146 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,302 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 102,106 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,887 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 98,887 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,535 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 94,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 89,815 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 87,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 81,193 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 81,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,997 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 64,997 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 24,656 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 24,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 UGK is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UGK, 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 UGK is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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