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SA54 HJF

2004 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

138,662 mi
Last recorded138,662 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 HJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2021 138,662 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged broken at the brake pads mounting pin (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper broken at the locating pin (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork mounting bushes and D bush excessively worn (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to the legal limit in the centre and cracking on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 133,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torque reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torque reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 133,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipes to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torque reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torque reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 127,028 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 127,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 119,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2017 119,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 109,267 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 109,267 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 103,638 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Rear child seat fitted unable to check full seat belt

Fail 22 Aug 2015 103,678 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Rear child seat fitted unable to check full seat belt

Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,253 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,500 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 90,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,453 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 84,453 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 78,265 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 78,265 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

osr brake disc corroded on outside face

Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,301 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,484 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 64,484 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,422 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,429 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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SA54 HJF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SA54 HJF, 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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SA54 HJF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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