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KD53 PSO

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,485 mi
Last recorded140,485 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 PSO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 140,485 miles

Bonnet lookes open however latch is secure

Handbrake requires ajustment

Pass 5 Apr 2018 133,667 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 133,665 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 127,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 120,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 120,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,685 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 107,947 miles

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

o/side front tyre cut in outer wall not down to cords

Pass 20 Apr 2013 100,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 92,689 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

o/side head lamp damp on lens

Fail 9 Apr 2011 84,560 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 84,560 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,117 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge also nail in tyre

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2010 77,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge also nail in tyre

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2009 68,658 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,380 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,380 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 36,923 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,213 miles

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

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

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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KD53 PSO is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KD53 PSO, 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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KD53 PSO is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 January 2004.

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