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NJ04 VDZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,038 mi
Last recorded145,038 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 VDZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 145,038 miles

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2020 141,638 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 135,894 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 126,749 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 126,749 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 117,529 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 117,529 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and o/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. and o/s/f (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 101,371 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 7 Aug 2014 83,819 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,831 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 67,830 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 48,799 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 45,773 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 45,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,560 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,719 miles

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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NJ04 VDZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NJ04 VDZ, 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 NJ04 VDZ registered?

NJ04 VDZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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