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SJ04 HKG

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 HKG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2023 92,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 88,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 88,403 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 86,505 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 86,487 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2020 84,160 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 82,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both osf and nsf,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower osf and nsf suspension components corroded,advise

Nearside Front fog lamp not working,advise

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked,advise (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked,advise (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both osr and nsr pipes slight corrosion,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and anti roll bar and suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis and inner sills corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 82,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both osf and nsf,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower osf and nsf suspension components corroded,advise

Nearside Front fog lamp not working,advise

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked,advise (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked,advise (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both osr and nsr pipes slight corrosion,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and anti roll bar and suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis and inner sills corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 80,508 miles

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)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 80,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,378 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 78,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2015 71,948 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,077 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 48,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,951 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,560 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 45,263 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2010 45,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,816 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 41,959 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,488 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 35,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,048 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 28,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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SJ04 HKG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ04 HKG, 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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SJ04 HKG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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