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TJ04 LEX

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,546 mi
Last recorded68,546 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ04 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2022 68,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing severely on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing severely on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle/suspension components corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,078 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle/suspension components corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,354 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,093 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,968 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 52,624 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,481 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,259 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,094 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,509 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,029 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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TJ04 LEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TJ04 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 TJ04 LEX registered?

TJ04 LEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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