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YS53 VGA

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,554 mi
Last recorded103,554 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VGA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2022 103,554 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 20 Jan 2021 98,608 miles

nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

offside front tyre worn HEAVY inner edge - 215/45R17

offside rear tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,463 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside headlamp beam image slightly poor

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

offside headlamp beam image slightly poor

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 84,532 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,914 miles

misting of oil on steering rack

nearside front tyre cuts on inner wall

small rust hole in nearside rear door sill

Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,416 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,375 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,305 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,927 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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YS53 VGA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YS53 VGA, 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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YS53 VGA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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