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AU04 VZL

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,152 mi
Last recorded173,152 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 173,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 158,517 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills starting to corrod

handbrake long travel

Fail 22 Jul 2019 158,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills starting to corrod

handbrake long travel

Pass 22 Jul 2019 158,517 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills starting too corrod

handbrake long travel

Fail 22 Jul 2019 158,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills starting too corrod

handbrake long travel

Pass 4 Jun 2018 150,174 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 141,349 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 141,349 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 129,733 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 129,733 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 117,854 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 117,793 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,727 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,726 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 90,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake disc corroded on inside face

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,754 miles

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

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

Offside rear dics corroded on inside face.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,842 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,149 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,490 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,668 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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AU04 VZL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU04 VZL, 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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What year was AU04 VZL registered?

AU04 VZL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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