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SH04 EWC

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,332 mi
Last recorded119,332 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 EWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 119,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 119,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 106,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 106,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,026 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,896 miles

o/s rear disc inner face pitted

Fail 12 Dec 2011 83,893 miles

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

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

o/s rear disc inner face pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,645 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 63,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,817 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,177 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,678 miles

tyres wearing unevenly... advise

Fail 11 Apr 2008 30,678 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

tyres wearing unevenly... advise

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SH04 EWC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH04 EWC, 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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SH04 EWC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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