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YY53 TNE

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,209 mi
Last recorded97,209 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 TNE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,209 miles

play n/s/f suspect wheel bearing

Fail 14 Sep 2020 97,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

play n/s/f suspect wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,162 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 94,162 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,493 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 93,493 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,794 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 90,793 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,294 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,393 miles

Offside Front tyre tread cut

Fail 19 Oct 2015 80,298 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre tread

Offside Front tyre tread cut

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 74,537 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE O/S/R SHOCKER LEAK

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,710 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE O/S/R SHOCKER DAMP

Pass 24 Oct 2012 65,438 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,560 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no. plate slightly delaminated

Fail 2 Nov 2011 57,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no. plate slightly delaminated

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,755 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion on inner face of rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,476 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,316 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

O/S/F + N/S/F SHOCKERS WEAPING OIL

REAR NUMBER PLATE NUMBERS STARTING TO DISTORT

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,126 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,948 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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YY53 TNE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YY53 TNE, 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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YY53 TNE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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