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YO53 VCW

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,049 mi
Last recorded77,049 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VCW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,049 miles

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

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

the near side and off side rear inner and outer sills are corroding.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,566 miles

the vehicles sills are corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2018 72,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

the vehicles sills are corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,678 miles

the near side and off side rear sills are corroding.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 69,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

the near side and off side rear sills are corroding.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,184 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 67,184 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,125 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)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 65,125 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 29 Jan 2014 62,920 miles

the off side rear sill is corroding...

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,893 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,099 miles

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

o/side rear disc contaminated with rust on inside

Fail 1 Feb 2012 56,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/side rear disc contaminated with rust on inside

Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,815 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,891 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 41,623 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,623 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)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,808 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,639 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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YO53 VCW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YO53 VCW, 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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YO53 VCW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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