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NJ04 VFC

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,540 mi
Last recorded102,540 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 102,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 102,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,209 miles

Advise; both front tyre outer wall has a cut [not reaching tyre cord].

Pass 3 May 2017 90,190 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 90,183 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,494 miles

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

both front shock absorbers slight mist of oil

both front tyres worn bald inner tread

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,229 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 63,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,837 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,478 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,965 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,649 miles

both rear tyres perrished and cracking

Pass 5 May 2009 34,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,671 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,469 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 VFC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NJ04 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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