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SG04 KWC

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,395 mi
Last recorded136,395 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 KWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 136,395 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 134,610 miles

Various brake pipes are corroded

Various rear suspension components

Fail 9 Nov 2015 133,281 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner side wall is split

Offside Rear Tyre tread is low

Various brake pipes are corroded

Various rear suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 105,987 miles

n/s/f shockabsorber is leaking oil

n/s/f upper ball joint is worn

Fail 31 Oct 2014 105,987 miles

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

n/s/f shockabsorber is leaking oil

n/s/f upper ball joint is worn

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,628 miles

both rearbrake pipes are corroded

n/s/ front to rear is corroded at the rear

n/s/f upper ball joint is worn

n/s/r tyre inner side wall is split

Fail 7 Nov 2013 85,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rearbrake pipes are corroded

n/s/ front to rear is corroded at the rear

n/s/f upper ball joint is worn

n/s/r tyre inner side wall is split

Pass 20 Oct 2012 72,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2012 72,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition rear discs and pads

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,120 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 62,935 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,550 miles

front and rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,746 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,761 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,358 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 27,479 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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SG04 KWC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 SG04 KWC, 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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SG04 KWC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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