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YX54 VUW

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,880 mi
Last recorded116,880 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 VUW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 116,880 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 105,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,201 miles

Nearside headlamp washer inoperative

washers weak

Fail 26 May 2018 94,981 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp washer inoperative

washers weak

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,625 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 84,625 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,193 miles

Offside Front tyre tread distorted

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

Rear brake discs corroded & pitted

wipers worn & n/s washer weak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 82,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT

Offside Front tyre tread distorted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs corroded & pitted

wipers worn & n/s washer weak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,098 miles

slight staining nsf shocker

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,794 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,496 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,863 miles

n/s/front tyre has small cut in inner wall

n/s/rear tyre has cut in inner wall and is BORDER LINE

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,212 miles

n/s/rear tyre has cracks on inner wall

rear brake pads worn low and are BORDER LINE,[visual,wheels on]

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,151 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,089 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,610 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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YX54 VUW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YX54 VUW, 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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YX54 VUW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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