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SM04 YHE

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,899 mi
Last recorded99,899 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 99,899 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 87,898 miles

Rear subframe mounting corroded but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blow from joint

o/s/r tyre worn low and on edges

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 87,890 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear subframe mounting corroded but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blow from joint

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 81,407 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 81,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,478 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2011 54,592 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,754 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 39,175 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 30,895 miles

advisory both front tyres slightly feathered on inner edge

advisory nail in o/s/f tyre tread

advisory screw in n/s/r tyre tread

advisory slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 24 May 2007 22,344 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 YHE 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 SM04 YHE, 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 SM04 YHE registered?

SM04 YHE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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