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S3 SOU

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,161 mi
Last recorded105,161 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 SOU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,161 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 105,161 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,784 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 96,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,339 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 83,335 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,702 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 76,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,103 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,004 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,515 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 48,515 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 24,284 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 24,284 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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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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S3 SOU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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