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DG04 DGY

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,654 mi
Last recorded118,654 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 DGY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,654 miles

Coolant leak around water pump

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s thrust arm bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S sill has slight corrosion on rear

N/S/F tyre has cut to outer sidewall but no cords visible

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre wearing thin , approx. 2.6mm

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear brake pads wearing thin , approx. 85%

Slight play in steering rack - inner joints

o/s front tyre wearing both edges + splitting/cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 17 Feb 2016 118,510 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/F (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak around water pump

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s thrust arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades split

N/S sill has slight corrosion on rear

N/S/F tyre has cut to outer sidewall but no cords visible

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre wearing thin , approx. 2.6mm

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear brake pads wearing thin , approx. 85%

Slight play in steering rack - inner joints

Pass 23 Feb 2015 109,676 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre under inflated

n/s o/s front + rear tyres slightly cracking/ kerb damage to outer sidewalls

Fail 23 Feb 2015 109,676 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre under inflated

n/s o/s front + rear tyres slightly cracking/ kerb damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Feb 2014 99,876 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine D-belts slightly splitting/cracking

long travel handbrake

n/s o/s rear brake pad retainers slightly insecure

n/s rear tyre slightly splitting/cracking inbetween tread + outer sidewalls

slight corrosion vehicle under body + outer sills

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension stab arm inner bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,817 miles

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

slight cracking/splitting n/s o/s front suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,688 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 71,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,063 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,422 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 DGY is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DGY, 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 DGY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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