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RE54 YJC

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,714 mi
Last recorded142,714 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 YJC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 142,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 134,891 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs excessively corroded inner faces

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 134,891 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs excessively corroded inner faces

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 122,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm 215/45 17

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded inner face

Under-trays fitted obscuring most underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2016 122,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm 215/45 17

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded inner face

Under-trays fitted obscuring most underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 126,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer edges

both rear brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 27 Aug 2015 126,504 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer edges

both rear brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

o/s wiper end split

o/s/r tyre at 1.6mm tread depth with cuts in tread

Fail 30 Apr 2013 92,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

o/s wiper end split

o/s/r tyre at 1.6mm tread depth with cuts in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,743 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 215/45/17

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2012 83,743 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 215/45/17

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,669 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Apr 2010 67,923 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,661 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,621 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 48,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,888 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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RE54 YJC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE54 YJC, 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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RE54 YJC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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