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L12 LOV

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 LOV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 99,103 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,175 miles

Nearside Rear inner disc face worn

Offside Rear Inner disc face worn

Fail 3 Nov 2016 98,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner disc face worn

Offside Rear Inner disc face worn

Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,954 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in and cracking on walls but not showing cords

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 93,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in and cracking on walls but not showing cords

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 84,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2012 68,651 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 54,218 miles

u7nderbody & sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,864 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 47,754 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,756 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 36,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,535 miles

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

o/s/f lower fog lamp inop

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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L12 LOV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L12 LOV, 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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What year was L12 LOV registered?

L12 LOV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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