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L12 WEG

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,005 mi
Last recorded117,005 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 WEG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 117,005 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 117,005 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure retaining washers missing/corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,209 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear subframe ,rear mounting bush washer corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 116,209 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear subframe ,rear mounting bush washer corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 112,377 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 112,377 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 109,286 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 109,286 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 105,037 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges of tread (tracking)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 86,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,012 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,368 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 49,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 44,102 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,154 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,792 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 35,792 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,005 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,947 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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L12 WEG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L12 WEG, 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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L12 WEG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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