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TE04 LEX

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,715 mi
Last recorded86,715 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE04 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 86,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 82,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 82,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,141 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

general heavy underbody corrosion

recommend front wheel alignment

Fail 20 Jun 2018 73,139 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

general heavy underbody corrosion

recommend front wheel alignment

Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,320 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 69,275 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,479 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,785 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,228 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,352 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,424 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 40,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,139 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,293 miles

rear tyres tread cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s wiper blade split at one end, clearing screen ok

Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,027 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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TE04 LEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TE04 LEX, 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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What year was TE04 LEX registered?

TE04 LEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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