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YX53 KUP

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,509 mi
Last recorded119,509 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 KUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,509 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,488 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 114,488 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear tyres are on the limit

Pass 30 Jan 2017 109,501 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 30 Jan 2017 109,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,966 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 98,966 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,334 miles

tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2013 76,732 miles

Speed limiter electrical wiring is obviously disconnected. (6.5.B.3)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,732 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2012 71,935 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,935 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 69,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,535 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 63,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,750 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,687 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,888 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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YX53 KUP is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 YX53 KUP, 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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YX53 KUP is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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