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SB04 WBZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,778 mi
Last recorded157,778 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 WBZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 157,778 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 157,535 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 125,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs corroded

underneath vehicle very corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Jan 2015 123,179 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,987 miles

advise both front lower suspension ball joints

advise front number plate

advise rear brake pads

Fail 11 Jan 2013 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

advise both front lower suspension ball joints

advise front number plate

advise rear brake pads

Fail 10 Jan 2013 97,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,673 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside inner face of front brake disc corroded

offside inner face of front brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,747 miles

N/S/F WIPER IS TORN

Pass 1 May 2009 48,378 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 36,492 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,160 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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SB04 WBZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB04 WBZ, 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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SB04 WBZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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