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LM04 BWF

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,222 mi
Last recorded113,222 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 BWF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,222 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 113,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits 2154517 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

eml on

Fail 28 Sep 2016 107,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2154517 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

eml on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,489 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 100,489 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2014 93,628 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,892 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

tyre size 215/45/17 91y

Fail 28 Sep 2012 76,194 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

coolant leak

covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,194 miles

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

coolant leak

covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,276 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 63,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,534 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,866 miles

floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,084 miles

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

under bopdy covers fitted/ lower tray

Pass 11 May 2007 23,894 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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LM04 BWF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 LM04 BWF, 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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LM04 BWF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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