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MT04 XJB

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,348 mi
Last recorded156,348 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 XJB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 156,348 miles

Rear brake splash plates corroded

Rear suspension corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Apr 2019 149,606 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 149,470 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 141,043 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 140,863 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 132,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 125,874 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 125,874 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 118,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,383 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 123,058 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,595 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,673 miles

Small cut on outer sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,315 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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MT04 XJB is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT04 XJB, 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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MT04 XJB is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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