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RE54 VJF

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,932 mi
Last recorded89,932 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 VJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 89,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 86,952 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,823 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame/suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall,heavy damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall,damage cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame/chassis/sills/suspension very heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads not really visible with the wheels on

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,871 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jun 2021 76,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,524 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls slight damage(run flat) / slight split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,932 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,817 miles

rear chassis corroded (o/s and n/s sill

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 66,297 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

rear underbody corroded various points

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,059 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded/pitted

nearside front tyre starting to crack/split

power steering drivebelt cracking

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,879 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2012 53,092 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 6 Feb 2010 36,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

osf tyre has a cut no ply or cords exposed

Fail 6 Feb 2010 36,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

osf tyre has a cut no ply or cords exposed

Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,030 miles

aims on lower limits

both rear tyres just on legal limit 1.6mm will need to be changed very soon

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,554 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,684 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 20,506 miles

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

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

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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RE54 VJF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE54 VJF, 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 RE54 VJF registered?

RE54 VJF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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