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YX53 MWU

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,199 mi
Last recorded139,199 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 MWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 139,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake caliper damp (possible slight fluid leak)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 130,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

rear sub frame corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2017 129,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 121,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 113,860 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,437 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 104,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,673 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,204 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,606 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 73,592 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,227 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,053 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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YX53 MWU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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