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MH04 TRZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,460 mi
Last recorded122,460 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 TRZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 122,435 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches at ends of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,381 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 112,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 104,267 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 104,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,860 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,752 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 89,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,914 miles

SMALL SPLITS IN REAR TYRES

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,944 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 66,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,220 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,045 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 9,952 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 9,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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MH04 TRZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MH04 TRZ, 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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MH04 TRZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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