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SK04 UBH

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,707 mi
Last recorded133,707 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 UBH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 133,707 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 123,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,882 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 116,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 107,204 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,917 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 97,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,360 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,556 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,556 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,008 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 56,008 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,290 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 44,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,642 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,697 miles

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

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

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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SK04 UBH is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SK04 UBH, 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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SK04 UBH is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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