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NJ04 VEU

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,552 mi
Last recorded99,552 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 VEU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 99,552 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 99,027 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,991 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXY HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

UNDERBODY AND COMPENTS COVERED WIT FLAKEY RUST DUE TO STANDING

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 Jul 2019 92,991 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXY HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

UNDERBODY AND COMPENTS COVERED WIT FLAKEY RUST DUE TO STANDING

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,435 miles

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,331 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,857 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 68,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake discs corroded

scuff on nearside rear bumper

Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake discs corroded

scuff on nearside rear bumper

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,750 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to check various componants due to plastic covers

Fail 28 Mar 2012 57,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to check various componants due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,734 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,694 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,099 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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NJ04 VEU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 VEU, 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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NJ04 VEU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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