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YJ53 AXL

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,747 mi
Last recorded112,747 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 AXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 107,740 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 102,469 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 96,392 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres have nails in tread

Fail 24 May 2016 96,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering retaining device missing ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dull (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres have nails in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,586 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Jun 2015 90,586 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Jun 2014 76,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2012 56,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,600 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 53,637 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)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 45,669 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,680 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 29,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,213 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,370 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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YJ53 AXL 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 83.3%.

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 YJ53 AXL, 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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YJ53 AXL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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