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DC53 ACF

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,188 mi
Last recorded109,188 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 ACF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bonnet catch sticking

front inner brake pads getting low

front inner brake pads getting low

o/s/f wiper arm has some movement

Fail 15 Feb 2017 109,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f 18 inch (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f 22inch (8.2.2)

bonnet catch sticking

front inner brake pads getting low

front inner brake pads getting low

o/s/f wiper arm has some movement

Pass 6 Feb 2016 107,604 miles

front inner brake pads approaching limit

item removed from drivers veiw

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

spindle for wiper arm has movement o/s/f

Fail 6 Feb 2016 107,604 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r 215/45/17/w (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f wiper arm has movement (8.2.2)

front inner brake pads approaching limit

item removed from drivers veiw

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,186 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to carry out full inspection of rear brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 98,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to carry out full inspection of rear brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,629 miles

both front tyres are on the limit 215/45/17/w

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,786 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

child seats on both rears no belts checked

damage to headlamp retaining bracket o/s

o/s front bumper a bit loose

Fail 17 Apr 2012 34,786 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

child seats on both rears no belts checked

damage to headlamp retaining bracket o/s

o/s front bumper a bit loose

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are approaching the tread wear indicators

oil leak on the engine

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,733 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear seat belts not tested due to child seats in

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,637 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,206 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,372 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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DC53 ACF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DC53 ACF, 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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DC53 ACF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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