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SL04 VVU

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,861 mi
Last recorded106,861 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 VVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 106,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2014 99,448 miles

both rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,053 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,772 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 81,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,630 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,647 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 70,647 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,991 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SL04 VVU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SL04 VVU, 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 SL04 VVU registered?

SL04 VVU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is SL04 VVU safe to buy?

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