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VU54 ZFL

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,645 mi
Last recorded131,645 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 ZFL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 131,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 125,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,797 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 117,797 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split

Fail 24 Mar 2015 101,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,986 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 60,986 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,821 miles

1.rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,203 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,225 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 40,225 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 40,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VU54 ZFL 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 66.7%.

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 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 VU54 ZFL, 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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VU54 ZFL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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