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R15 LXX

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,533 mi
Last recorded140,533 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 LXX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 140,533 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2024 140,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 138,024 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 129,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 176,052 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 170,855 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 162,740 miles

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

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

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 162,058 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 157,732 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 157,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 156,092 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 151,258 miles

fuel filler neck under car corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 151,258 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filler neck under car corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 148,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 147,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 144,787 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside and cracking through tread

Pass 11 Sep 2009 128,452 miles

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

n/s/r brake caliper spring missing

Fail 11 Sep 2009 128,451 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r brake caliper spring missing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 96,269 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2007 54,139 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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R15 LXX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R15 LXX, 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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R15 LXX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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