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TC54 DMC

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,022 mi
Last recorded131,022 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC54 DMC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 131,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 126,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,092 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 119,092 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,244 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 110,244 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,551 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 100,548 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,925 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear c,v boot split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,098 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 64,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,636 miles

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

N/S and O/S Wiper blades split

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 44,636 miles

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

N/S and O/S Wiper blades split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 27,649 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 27,649 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,615 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,778 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,521 miles

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

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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TC54 DMC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige 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 TC54 DMC, 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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TC54 DMC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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