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SO04 LZU

2004 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,362 mi
Last recorded73,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 73,361 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 69,019 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,627 miles

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel high

o/s headlamp deteriorated effecting beam image

Fail 2 Dec 2014 63,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel high

o/s headlamp deteriorated effecting beam image

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no/plate cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2013 58,080 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no/plate cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,129 miles

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and heavily worn inner shoulder

Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,606 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,122 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 37,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,008 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,289 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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SO04 LZU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SO04 LZU, 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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SO04 LZU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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