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DG54 NDZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,166 mi
Last recorded67,166 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 NDZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 67,166 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,888 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,317 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 61,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,343 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 58,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 55,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 50,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,084 miles

adv cannot inspect rear pads

Fail 15 Mar 2018 45,084 miles

adv cannot inspect rear pads

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,619 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2017 40,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2016 35,285 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 35,285 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 31,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,212 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,560 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 18,560 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,971 miles

all 4 tyres perishing but not showing chords.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,451 miles

fromt and rear tyres slight perishment but not showing chords

Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,854 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,376 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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DG54 NDZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG54 NDZ, 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 DG54 NDZ registered?

DG54 NDZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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