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RF04 NEJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,599 mi
Last recorded132,599 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 NEJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 132,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 129,570 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

vehicle running gear and underbody in various stages of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2018 126,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 125,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 125,901 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 121,487 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 121,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 116,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 116,526 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 112,589 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 112,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 108,234 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 102,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 102,356 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 82,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 82,558 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,831 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 61,692 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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RF04 NEJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF04 NEJ, 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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RF04 NEJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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