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OU54 ZTJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

248,558 mi
Last recorded248,558 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZTJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 248,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions unstable

exhaust deteriorating.

general corrosion.

headlamp beam image clarity poor.

Fail 3 Dec 2019 248,558 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions unstable

exhaust deteriorating.

general corrosion.

headlamp beam image clarity poor.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 246,993 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 246,962 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 239,505 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroding.

Slight corrosion to front brake pipes.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 239,505 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroding.

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

Slight corrosion to front brake pipes.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 226,576 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 213,243 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Rear off side rear tyre wearing low and has nail in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2014 197,929 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 184,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2012 168,387 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 147,415 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 123,222 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 123,222 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 10 Nov 2009 100,367 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 80,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,621 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 60,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OU54 ZTJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OU54 ZTJ, 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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OU54 ZTJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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