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HJ04 VCZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,873 mi
Last recorded94,873 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VCZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 94,873 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 90,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,830 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 84,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,350 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,860 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,042 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,675 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,066 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,524 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,049 miles

both rear tyres wearing heavly on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise both front tyres badly worn on edges[raised shoulders]

advise both rear tyres very badly worn on edges[raised shoulders]and very close to wearing through

advise front discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,542 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,822 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,138 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,617 miles

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

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

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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HJ04 VCZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HJ04 VCZ, 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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HJ04 VCZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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