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HC54 HBA

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,116 mi
Last recorded45,116 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC54 HBA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,116 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,623 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 42,623 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,217 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 37,853 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,344 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,580 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,093 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 27,093 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 24,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 24,828 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 24,705 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2013 23,128 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near/side/rear/ light lens damage

Fail 14 Nov 2013 23,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off/side/rear/ light damage

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,842 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges almost to cords.

Nearside rear light cluster damaged.

Offside front wheel buckled.

Steering rack damp.

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 22,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges almost to cords.

Nearside rear light cluster damaged.

Offside front wheel buckled.

Steering rack damp.

Windscreen scratched.

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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HC54 HBA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HC54 HBA, 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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HC54 HBA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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