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EN53 YFB

2004 Lexus IS200

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,320 mi
Last recorded129,320 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 YFB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 129,320 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 123,288 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 113,129 miles

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2019 113,129 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and wearing low 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2018 109,777 miles

Both front tyre wearing inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

tracking

Fail 20 Nov 2018 109,777 miles

tracking

Both front tyre wearing inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,107 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorating and leaking grease

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 10 Nov 2017 104,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

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

** nearside front lower trailing suspension arm bush worn and splitting **

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorating and leaking grease

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,619 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside front bottom ball joint leaking grease

Nearside rear hub play

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2016 99,619 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Nearside front bottom ball joint leaking grease

Nearside rear hub play

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

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,741 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 94,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,211 miles

Engine light on.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 86,211 miles

Engine light on.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,049 miles

*** front reg plate insecure ***

front downpipe heatshield rattle

offside wiper blade split

Fail 27 Nov 2013 76,043 miles

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

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

*** front reg plate insecure ***

*** nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limits @ 2mm ***

front downpipe heatshield rattle

offside rear tyre wearing thin

offside wiper blade split

Fail 29 Nov 2012 66,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 66,039 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,632 miles

cat heatshield rattling

Fail 28 Nov 2011 56,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

cat heatshield rattling

Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,610 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,222 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 38,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,425 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,363 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,908 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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EN53 YFB is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EN53 YFB, 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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EN53 YFB is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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