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DG04 DFN

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,645 mi
Last recorded168,645 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 DFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 168,645 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 157,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 157,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 149,573 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 141,188 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 141,188 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 134,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 130,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 130,002 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 123,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 123,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 115,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 107,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,214 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 96,214 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 91,514 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,963 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 71,963 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,502 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 52,502 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn and perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,540 miles

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

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

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 DFN 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 DG04 DFN, 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 DFN is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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