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NJ04 VFG

2004 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,550 mi
Last recorded165,550 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS200 SE Auto78,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 VFG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 165,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 152,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 152,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 142,582 miles

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

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2019 135,571 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 135,571 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 129,015 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 116,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 116,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 116,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both Headlights have slight damage and faded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail inside inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 101,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 101,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,516 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 92,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,515 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 71,091 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,215 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,065 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,569 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,386 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 35,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,675 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,811 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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NJ04 VFG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 78,798 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ04 VFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ04 VFG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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