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RA04 XLJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,542 mi
Last recorded137,542 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 XLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 137,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front rear lower wish bone bushes perished slightly

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front brake pads over 50% worn

front side light dim

under body corroded slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2014 137,542 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front rear lower wish bone bushes perished slightly

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front brake pads over 50% worn

front side light dim

under body corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2013 126,085 miles

engine oil leak

n/s rear light lense damaged missing

Fail 15 Jul 2013 126,085 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leak

n/s rear light lense damaged missing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 111,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 97,200 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 83,095 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,907 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,272 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,264 miles

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

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

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 XLJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RA04 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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