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SW04 FLK

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,868 mi
Last recorded115,868 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 FLK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,868 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,818 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 108,613 miles

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

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

hard to inspect rear brake pads

protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

rear body & axle corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 108,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

engine light on dash

hard to inspect rear brake pads

protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

rear body & axle corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension , axle & body corroded

engine light on dash

Fail 25 Jan 2016 106,169 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension , axle & body corroded

engine light on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2015 100,070 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,324 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 92,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,068 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 85,065 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,995 miles

both rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,797 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 72,613 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 May 2010 72,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 May 2009 61,420 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 61,420 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 50,057 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

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

Pass 30 May 2007 39,414 miles

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

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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SW04 FLK is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW04 FLK, 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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SW04 FLK is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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