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HJ04 VCV

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,254 mi
Last recorded119,254 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VCV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 119,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,411 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 117,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits bank 2 sensor (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill with in 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill with in 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 117,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,395 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,980 miles

all brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,682 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 43,682 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,556 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

nsr tyre edge wearing

osr tyre edge heavily worn

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,607 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on edges

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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HJ04 VCV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ04 VCV, 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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HJ04 VCV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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