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YC04 SGW

2004 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,937 mi
Last recorded104,937 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 SGW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 104,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 104,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 96,359 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,758 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,173 miles

both rear sills corroding

chip in screen

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,260 miles

rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,519 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 61,868 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,000 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,000 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,712 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,883 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,010 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,798 miles

slight damage nearside front and offside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,650 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,650 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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,807 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,981 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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YC04 SGW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YC04 SGW, 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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YC04 SGW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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