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RA04 XKY

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,854 mi
Last recorded138,854 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 XKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2024 138,854 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 138,481 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Generally corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2022 137,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 132,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 120,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,542 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,558 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 113,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 108,033 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 108,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,070 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 103,070 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 103,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 89,225 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,816 miles

BOTH front wipers slightly smearing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,841 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,084 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,265 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 54,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 39,842 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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RA04 XKY is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RA04 XKY, 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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RA04 XKY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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