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FA54 VLF

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,477 mi
Last recorded131,477 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VLF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 131,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 131,477 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 111,253 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin. n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edge. Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 111,253 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin. n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edge. Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,626 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 87,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 87,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,020 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,012 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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FA54 VLF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA54 VLF, 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 FA54 VLF registered?

FA54 VLF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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