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SM04 HFA

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,508 mi
Last recorded90,508 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 HFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 90,508 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,498 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 90,498 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,491 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,142 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2014 78,390 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 14 May 2013 69,075 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 69,075 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,244 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,244 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 53,297 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on shoulder treads and cut on tread

offside front tyre wearing on shoulder treads

offside rear tyre wearong on shoulder treads

suspect rear brake pads low recommend brake check

Fail 5 Mar 2011 53,296 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on shoulder treads and cut on tread

offside front tyre wearing on shoulder treads

offside rear tyre wearong on shoulder treads

suspect rear brake pads low recommend brake check

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,922 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,699 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,819 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,750 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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SM04 HFA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM04 HFA, 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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SM04 HFA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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