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VU54 ZGL

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

180,795 mi
Last recorded180,795 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 180,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 176,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing form inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wearing form inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2024 149,554 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 118,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 114,356 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 109,118 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 109,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 105,699 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,585 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,175 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE 215/45/17/Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,544 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,933 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,167 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,076 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,640 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,658 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 56,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,614 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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VU54 ZGL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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