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DE04 FZB

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,843 mi
Last recorded188,843 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 FZB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 188,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 188,690 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 174,363 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 174,361 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 162,225 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 157,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 157,531 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2016 156,587 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 20 May 2016 156,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2015 148,902 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2015 148,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chip in windscreen

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 139,831 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 139,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 131,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 114,407 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2011 95,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

both front tyres smooth inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 95,336 miles

both front tyres smooth inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,741 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,958 miles

BLUE SIDELAMP BULBS FITTED TO FRONT OF VEHICLE. SWAPPED AT TIME OF TEST TO WHITE.

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX 65% WORN.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,084 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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DE04 FZB is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE04 FZB, 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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DE04 FZB is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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