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WJ54 EFY

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

216,248 mi
Last recorded216,248 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 EFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 216,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake caliper bolt loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 209,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 205,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 205,976 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 193,168 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 188,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 170,097 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the edges

nearside rear lower suspension arm has slight play in a bush/bearing

offside front tyre tread wearing low on the edges

Fail 26 Jan 2015 170,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the edges

nearside rear lower suspension arm has slight play in a bush/bearing

offside front tyre tread wearing low on the edges

Pass 3 Jan 2014 147,814 miles

offside rear brake disc inner face scored

rear brake pad(s) wearing low

Fail 3 Jan 2014 147,808 miles

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

offside rear brake disc inner face scored

rear brake pad(s) wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2013 129,762 miles

both front tyres wearing low on the inner edge's of the tread

Pass 30 Jan 2012 110,498 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 110,474 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 90,477 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 90,474 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 70,132 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,349 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 37,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,642 miles

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

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

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

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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WJ54 EFY 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 WJ54 EFY, 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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WJ54 EFY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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