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SN53 TVW

2004 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,545 mi
Last recorded84,545 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 TVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,545 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 84,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

incorrect wheel nut fitted to both front wheels

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,608 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 79,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,763 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 70,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,273 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 61,273 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,948 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,543 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge (advise tracking)

rear brakes squealing

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,925 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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SN53 TVW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SN53 TVW, 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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SN53 TVW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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