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EJ54 VLZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,942 mi
Last recorded90,942 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VLZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 90,942 miles

Front steering rack bushes slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lowest of the two efforts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 90,942 miles

Front steering rack bushes slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lowest of the two efforts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,876 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,181 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2020 70,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general under body corrosion

Exhaust mounting defective system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,133 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,762 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,268 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 63,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe separated from rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,339 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jan 2015 57,204 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre valve sensorbody damaged but not leaking air

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,672 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 48,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,759 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

General exhaust corrossion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,452 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 12,135 miles

front number plate damaged

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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EJ54 VLZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EJ54 VLZ, 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 EJ54 VLZ registered?

EJ54 VLZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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