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SJ04 KCX

2004 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,503 mi
Last recorded100,503 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 KCX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,503 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 90,687 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,143 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 82,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing very close to cords/ply inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,678 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 76,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,105 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 71,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,225 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,016 miles

headlamp height warning light staying on- on dash

slight smear at front wipers/ started to split

very slight sign of a sweat at offside front shock absorber... report only

Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,347 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

approx 6000 miles on front brake pads. (viewed through wheels)

both windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

coolant leak at water pump † †

Fail 22 Feb 2007 23,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

approx 6000 miles on front brake pads. (viewed through wheels)

both windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

coolant leak at water pump † †

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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SJ04 KCX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KCX, 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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What year was SJ04 KCX registered?

SJ04 KCX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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