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VU54 ZFX

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,784 mi
Last recorded116,784 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 116,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 115,162 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 113,326 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 109,648 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,809 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 104,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 99,795 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,558 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 91,558 miles

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

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,782 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 89,782 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,244 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,815 miles

tyre nearside front wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,608 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,940 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 66,773 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2010 66,772 miles

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

Lower engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,750 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges no cord at time of test rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Dec 2007 45,777 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 45,758 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 ZFX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ZFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 ZFX registered?

VU54 ZFX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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The MOT history for VU54 ZFX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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