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DG04 DFD

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

212,006 mi
Last recorded212,006 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 DFD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 212,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 190,594 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 174,148 miles

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

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

engine management light staying on

Fail 31 Jan 2017 174,148 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

engine management light staying on

Pass 29 Jan 2016 164,994 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

engine light on

Fail 29 Jan 2016 164,988 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

engine light on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 151,252 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2015 151,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 138,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre inner sidewall crack

Fail 3 Mar 2014 138,124 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall crack

Pass 4 Mar 2013 131,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2013 131,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 118,328 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Fail 15 Mar 2012 118,328 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 98,866 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 98,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 19 Feb 2010 86,279 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,665 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 73,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,445 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 42,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,192 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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DG04 DFD is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DG04 DFD, 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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DG04 DFD is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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