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CV04 AKG

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,381 mi
Last recorded147,381 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 AKG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 147,381 miles

Both rear outer sills corroding solid at time of test

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear chassis and suspension components corroding solid at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2019 135,410 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 135,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,892 miles

both rear shocks weaping & damp

o/s/r outer sill corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2018 113,892 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shocks weaping & damp

o/s/r outer sill corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2017 97,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on edges but legal

Nearside Front wing has light damage

Offside Front tyre is wearing on edges but legal

Offside Rear Outer sill has light corrosion

underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,130 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,667 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight cut to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,140 miles

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE HAVE CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALLS [NOT EXSPOSING CORDS ]

Fail 3 Sep 2014 65,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR OFFSIDE TYRES HAVE CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALLS [NOT EXSPOSING CORDS ]

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,070 miles

Rear brake pads are 75% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,853 miles

Front number plate has light cracking / Both front lower ball joint gaiters misted in grease / rear diff misted in oil

Fail 13 Sep 2012 54,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate has light cracking / Both front tyres are worn to legal limit on inside edges / Both front lower balljoint gaiters misted in oil grease

Offside rear tyre has light age related cracking / rear diff misted in oil

Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,110 miles

NONE MOT ITEM REAR DIFF LEAKING

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,303 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 46,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,783 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE BUMPER END IS SHOWING SIGNS OF INSECURITY

Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,834 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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CV04 AKG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV04 AKG, 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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CV04 AKG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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