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WX54 XMF

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,717 mi
Last recorded143,717 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 XMF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 143,717 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 143,707 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill and inner arch rotten and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill and inner arch rotten and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap release cannot be readily operated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads not visible

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 141,508 miles

All suspension components coated in under-seal or similar substance

All under body and inner wheel arches coated in under seal of similar substance

Rear Both outer sills corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads not fully visible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 136,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside off corroded inc suspension

both headlamps cloudy

Pass 24 Aug 2018 131,477 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside off car corroded

both headlights cloudy

Fail 24 Aug 2018 131,477 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both no image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside off car corroded

both headlights cloudy

Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + heavily worn on inner edge (205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + heavily worn on inner edge (205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

headlamps cloudy

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,831 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 110,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge, nearly void of tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,169 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 99,169 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,508 miles

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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WX54 XMF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX54 XMF, 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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WX54 XMF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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