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WP53 UVX

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,704 mi
Last recorded193,704 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 193,704 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box pipe (7.1.2)

Front Number plate is cracked

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Suspension height sensor bracket broken and allowing sensor to foul the strut

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer Lamp broken

Nearside Rear Suspension height sensor bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

Oil leak Major leak bottom of engine and gearbox soaked ()

Rear Brake discs are in poor condition

Tracking may need to be adjusted

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 180,004 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 180,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

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

cut/s in offside front tyre sidewall

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted in tread / getting low on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 153,286 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 153,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 129,357 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 118,854 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 118,854 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 103,741 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 95,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,895 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front disk's very worn

Fail 16 Apr 2010 82,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

front disk's very worn

Pass 2 May 2009 69,613 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 69,611 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 55,968 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 55,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 41,934 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front bumper insecure

Slight cut/damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,934 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Front brake discs worn

Offside front bumper insecure

Slight cut/damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre

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 UVX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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