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SL04 VWF

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,064 mi
Last recorded81,064 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 VWF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,064 miles

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

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

heavily corroded underbody.

Fail 20 Dec 2018 81,064 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

heavily corroded underbody.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,924 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,816 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 60,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,874 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,677 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,773 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 39,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,001 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 32,755 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 28,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 23,440 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,760 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 15,605 miles

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 VWF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWF, 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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SL04 VWF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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