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PL54 EGJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,027 mi
Last recorded114,027 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 EGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,027 miles

front tyres 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2019 114,025 miles

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

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

front tyres 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,104 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,775 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 107,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 102,913 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 102,913 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,354 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 96,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 91,581 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)

nearside front lower ball joint has slight lift movment

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,535 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,011 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

rear brake pads close to limits and getting low

Fail 20 Aug 2010 54,905 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,905 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,104 miles

unable to view rear brake pads

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,879 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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PL54 EGJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PL54 EGJ, 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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What year was PL54 EGJ registered?

PL54 EGJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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