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DF53 ZSZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,358 mi
Last recorded105,358 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ZSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 105,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,987 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive TOP END OF RADIATOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower ENGINE TRAY FITTED

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve OUTER RIM (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 98,987 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive TOP END OF RADIATOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower ENGINE TRAY FITTED

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve OUTER RIM (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,663 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 93,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,856 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 55,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,345 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,965 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 44,879 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,582 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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DF53 ZSZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF53 ZSZ, 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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DF53 ZSZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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