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HC04 JXV

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

199,345 mi
Last recorded199,345 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 JXV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 199,345 miles

Both outer sills weak

Both sill to floors weak

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases union. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 199,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both sill to floors weak

Both outer sills weak

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases union. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 195,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 195,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rust to outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 189,736 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 189,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 184,039 miles

metal brake pipes throughout vehicle where not plastic coated showing signs of slight corrosion - remedial action advised

Pass 6 Apr 2018 174,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 165,328 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 165,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 153,386 miles

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

slight movement within steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Apr 2016 153,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

slight movement within steering rack inner joints

Pass 31 Mar 2015 145,079 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 135,634 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 135,634 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 123,863 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear disc pad condition not clearly visible - remedial action advised

Pass 22 Apr 2013 123,863 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear disc pad condition not clearly visible - remedial action advised

Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,730 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 123,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 113,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 101,248 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 101,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 87,441 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,006 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,011 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,341 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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HC04 JXV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HC04 JXV, 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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What year was HC04 JXV registered?

HC04 JXV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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