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SV54 MVE

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,994 mi
Last recorded87,994 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 MVE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

nearside front and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear sill slight corrosion

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

nearside front and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear sill slight corrosion

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,117 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,871 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroding

nearside front and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Fail 4 Apr 2016 64,712 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs inner faces corroding

nearside front and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,225 miles

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 damaged slightly on inside wall

rear brakepipes corroded at flexi hoses

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,341 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing proper inspection of pipes

Fail 1 Aug 2012 35,859 miles

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

os/r/ns/r and ns/f metal brake pipes are showing corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,859 miles

os/r/ns/r and ns/f metal brake pipes are showing corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,506 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 24,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,480 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 17,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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SV54 MVE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV54 MVE, 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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SV54 MVE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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