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VU54 ZFO

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,225 mi
Last recorded180,225 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 180,225 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 174,506 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 166,665 miles

all rear seat belts and buckles missing

rear seats missing

Fail 1 Apr 2021 166,586 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint nut (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all rear seat belts and buckles missing

rear seats missing

Pass 3 Mar 2020 149,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 132,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 132,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 120,562 miles

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 120,562 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 113,852 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 108,035 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 104,098 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 96,368 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,189 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 65,493 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,972 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,359 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 45,359 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 32,999 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 21 Aug 2007 24,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VU54 ZFO is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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