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LJ04 FLK

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,723 mi
Last recorded77,723 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FLK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 77,723 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 74,366 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 74,366 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,599 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 71,598 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both Sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,294 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,983 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn resulting in movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 64,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn resulting in movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,788 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 61,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,942 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,719 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 54,719 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,587 miles

nearside rear tyre a cut in outer side wall

Fail 25 Feb 2015 51,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,217 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 47,217 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,988 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,957 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,943 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,767 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,578 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,952 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,358 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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LJ04 FLK is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ04 FLK, 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 LJ04 FLK registered?

LJ04 FLK is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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