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AU04 VZM

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,880 mi
Last recorded135,880 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VZM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 135,880 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 135,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,861 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Apr 2017 123,860 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,029 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 inner discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,470 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 93,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,970 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 82,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,380 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,988 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,650 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 29 Feb 2008 58,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,571 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 VZM is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU04 VZM, 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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AU04 VZM is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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