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SN54 PGK

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,182 mi
Last recorded131,182 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 PGK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2022 131,182 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine is misfiring and running so badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in more than one place (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (205/55r16 94w xl) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inner faces and unable to see brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very close too limits (205/55r16 91v) (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension subframe very rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2021 122,597 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,315 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,677 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 79,490 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

exhaust backbox heat sheild insecure

unable to fully inspect brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,919 miles

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Fail 4 Oct 2017 75,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Bumper insecure dammaged ()

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,272 miles

Front rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

front suspension components corroded but can still function as intgended

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,846 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Fail 6 Jul 2016 68,846 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 4 Aug 2015 66,621 miles

unable to full inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Fail 4 Aug 2015 66,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to full inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,283 miles

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

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

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 62,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,959 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,065 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,805 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side washer jet partially blocked

off side washer jet partially blocked

Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,467 miles

Alloy wheels pitting.

Front fog light indicator light inop.

Spray from washer jets does not completely hit windscreen.

Timing belt due for renewal.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 28,466 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Alloy wheels pitting.

Approx 20kgf of runout on front brakes.

Approx 26% imbalance at rear brakes.

Approx 30kgf of runout at rear brakes.

Front fog light indicator light inop.

Front number plate cracked.

Large build up of corrosion on inner face of nearside rear and offside rear brake discs.

Rear wiper smearing slightly.

Spray from washer jets does not completely hit windscreen.

Timing belt due for renewal.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,422 miles

Approx 20kg of runout on front brake discs.

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,543 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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SN54 PGK is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SN54 PGK, 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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SN54 PGK is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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