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WP53 UVW

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,018 mi
Last recorded53,018 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 UVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,018 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 53,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 52,710 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 52,710 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,762 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,303 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,471 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,691 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,343 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 47,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,622 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 44,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,455 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,388 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 41,388 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)

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

wheel alingment needs checking

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,181 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,311 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)

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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WP53 UVW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WP53 UVW, 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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WP53 UVW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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