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DK54 VPL

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,349 mi
Last recorded162,349 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 VPL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 162,349 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 147,951 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 147,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 137,239 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,465 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 123,465 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 111,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,769 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,655 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,315 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 60,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,160 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,028 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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DK54 VPL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK54 VPL, 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 DK54 VPL registered?

DK54 VPL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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