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CE54 VTW

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,406 mi
Last recorded147,406 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 VTW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 147,406 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel squealing when rotated

Fail 7 Mar 2019 147,406 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel squealing when rotated

Pass 10 Mar 2018 140,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak at Cat to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Central Oil leak oil leak from sump/rear of engine ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 140,739 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak at Cat to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Central Oil leak oil leak from sump/rear of engine ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 136,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 136,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 131,303 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 121,668 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 112,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 22 Feb 2014 112,120 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,800 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,123 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 84,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,265 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,084 miles

cut to o/s/r tyre side wall

n/s and o/s/f wipers deteriorating

rear suspension components corroding

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,306 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,470 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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CE54 VTW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 CE54 VTW, 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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CE54 VTW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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