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VA04 RFZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,023 mi
Last recorded189,023 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 RFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 189,023 miles

wear and corrosion to rear brake discs and pads

Fail 12 Feb 2015 189,023 miles

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

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

wear and corrosion to rear brake discs and pads

Pass 10 Feb 2014 178,956 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

slight wear to front tyres on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 173,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 159,638 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 159,638 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 137,473 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 111,546 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 91,612 miles

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

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

o/s/f washer jet only half working

Pass 20 May 2008 67,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 50,590 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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VA04 RFZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VA04 RFZ, 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 VA04 RFZ registered?

VA04 RFZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is VA04 RFZ safe to buy?

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