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YL53 DJF

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,817 mi
Last recorded106,817 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 DJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,817 miles

General corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight brake binde on nearside rear wheel

Fail 30 Mar 2019 106,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Slight brake binde

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,311 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 100,435 miles

corrosion to underbody

Pass 19 Mar 2016 97,608 miles

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

Rear corrosion to underbody

Pass 28 Mar 2015 94,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/side sill

Fail 28 Mar 2015 94,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to o/side sill

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,797 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 85,831 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 75,989 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,081 miles

handhrake travel

Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,142 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,401 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 47,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,111 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 38,111 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,718 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,847 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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YL53 DJF 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 77.8%.

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 YL53 DJF, 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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YL53 DJF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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