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SW04 TYU

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,690 mi
Last recorded105,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 TYU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,690 miles

BOTH REAR INNER/OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Fail 13 Jun 2019 105,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR INNER/OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 99,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,918 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,038 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 93,038 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 84,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 77,575 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 May 2014 77,575 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 69,691 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 69,691 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,295 miles

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

rear brake disks corroded and scored

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,733 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 44,733 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,254 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 38,254 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2008 31,238 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,963 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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SW04 TYU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TYU, 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 TYU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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