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NJ04 VEV

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,045 mi
Last recorded136,045 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 VEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 136,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 122,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 122,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,523 miles

2 x Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated / Aim OK

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Corroded" (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Corroded" (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear / Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Corroded" (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Corroded" (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear / Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded & section slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 103,731 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 95,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 95,269 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))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,343 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,746 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 87,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,909 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,385 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 78,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,368 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 73,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,228 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cracks in x2 sidewalls of n/s/r tyre but no chords showing!

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads!

Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,006 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,599 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 51,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,093 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 40,128 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,289 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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NJ04 VEV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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