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LA04 WCJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,956 mi
Last recorded165,956 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 WCJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 165,956 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE TO LIMITS

OFF SIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER FROM OFF SIDE FRONT

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WEAR IN OFF SIDE REAR HUB BUSH

Fail 6 Jul 2017 165,845 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

OIL LEAKS

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE WORN/PERISHED

Pass 26 Jul 2016 157,358 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN/ LIPPED

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE AND HAS CUTS TO OUTER SIDE WALL

OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE REAR HUB BUSHES

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 14 Jul 2016 157,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN/ LIPPED

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE AND HAS CUTS TO OUTER SIDE WALL

OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE REAR HUB BUSHES

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 12 Jul 2016 157,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 150,403 miles

FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION

WIPER BLADES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Jul 2014 140,913 miles

wear in ball joints bushes and gaiters.

wear inner rack joints.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 140,913 miles

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

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

wear in ball joints bushes and gaiters.

wear inner rack joints.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 129,072 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 12 Jul 2013 128,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 12 Jul 2012 116,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 116,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,078 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 77,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,462 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)

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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LA04 WCJ 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 61.1%.

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 LA04 WCJ, 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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LA04 WCJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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