MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ENGINE LIGHT ON
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE (7.1.2)
N/S Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE (7.1.2)
N/S Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S3 SOU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 S3 SOU, 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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What year was S3 SOU registered?
S3 SOU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2004.
Is S3 SOU safe to buy?
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