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WP53 UWA

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,745 mi
Last recorded139,745 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 139,745 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 139,008 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sill have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side has light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 137,522 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills has light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 136,400 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 135,679 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 127,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 127,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 121,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 112,695 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 108,497 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 108,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,808 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 101,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 101,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 92,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,632 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,914 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 71,914 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,913 miles

both fronr tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,855 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 53,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UWA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WP53 UWA, 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 UWA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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