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KB04 MLU

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,523 mi
Last recorded103,523 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 MLU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 103,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Whole car undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Whole car undersealed

Fail 16 Dec 2021 101,916 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Whole car undersealed

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 98,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes are coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r lower hub swivel bush/bearing has slight wear

Pass 17 Dec 2018 96,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv gaitor has some cracking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all 4 road wheels have some corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2017 93,808 miles

both rear lower hub swivel bush/bearings have slight wear

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,164 miles

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

both rear lower suspension hub swivel bushes have slight wear

Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,697 miles

both rear hub lower swivel/bearings have slight wear

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight wear

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,362 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r lower hub bearing/bushes have slight wear

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 20 Jun 2013 77,881 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,805 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,806 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,820 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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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KB04 MLU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KB04 MLU, 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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KB04 MLU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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