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SV04 UMT

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,004 mi
Last recorded121,004 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 UMT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2021 121,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,593 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 106,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 100,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 91,774 miles

front bearings slightly rough when rotated

Fail 8 May 2017 91,773 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 91,702 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs are lipped

both rear discs have surface rust

o/s/r tyre is worn on inside shoulder

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,370 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,632 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 79,632 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,459 miles

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

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,071 miles

monitor offside front tyre wear at inner shoulder. <outwith wear indicators>

Fail 22 Mar 2012 65,847 miles

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

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

monitor offside front tyre wear at inner shoulder. <outwith wear indicators>

slight play at nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,453 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,889 miles

Approx 20kgf of runout at front brakes.

Approx 25kgf of drag at offside rear brake.

Approx 26% imbalance at rear brakes.

Both windscreen wipers smearing.

Corrosion on offside rear brake disc.

Hole in offside rear lamp lens (no white light showing).

Nearside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner wear edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on both edges + punctured (too close to sidewall to repair).

Offside front and nearside front mudflaps torn and insecure.

Offside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner wear edge.

Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,254 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

rear discs slightly pitting

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,093 miles

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

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

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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SV04 UMT is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 SV04 UMT, 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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SV04 UMT is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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