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JM04 SLM

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,244 mi
Last recorded107,244 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM04 SLM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 107,244 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside damage to vehicle

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides cracking (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 97,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,454 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 89,454 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,540 miles

Front brake discs are corroded and have a reduced swept area

Fail 15 Aug 2013 78,689 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s/f windscrren wiper split

n/s/r lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/f windscreen wiper split

o/s/r lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,689 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s/f windscrren wiper split

n/s/r lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/f windscreen wiper split

o/s/r lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,633 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,218 miles

slight binding on front brakes and slight deterioration of front discs.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,583 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 62,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 49,074 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 40,982 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 40,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,021 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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JM04 SLM is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JM04 SLM, 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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JM04 SLM is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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