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VN04 AHG

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,386 mi
Last recorded135,386 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 AHG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 124,427 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 124,427 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 114,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 114,465 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 105,163 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 105,158 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 94,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,191 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 1 Apr 2011 89,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,846 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,287 miles

front number plate cracked.small nick and cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall.slight movement in steering rack mountings.both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,333 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,524 miles

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

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

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

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

advise cambelt replacment.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,179 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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VN04 AHG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN04 AHG, 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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VN04 AHG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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