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WP53 UVZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,389 mi
Last recorded102,389 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,389 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 102,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,619 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 99,613 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2018 80,423 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 76,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,080 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 69,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 63,174 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)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge.

Fail 20 Jun 2015 63,174 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,481 miles

brake discs slightly worn/pitted from inner sides

Fail 2 Jul 2014 59,480 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

brake discs slightly worn/pitted from inner sides

Pass 29 Jun 2013 55,404 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,977 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,189 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 44,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jun 2010 38,130 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,110 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 29,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,711 miles

Nearside Front 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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WP53 UVZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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