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VU54 ZGO

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,384 mi
Last recorded89,384 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 ZGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 89,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 86,478 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 86,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 81,947 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 81,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,344 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 78,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,555 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,862 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,653 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,642 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 32,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 27,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,301 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,033 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 23,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Jan 2011 17,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge (close to cords )

Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,378 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,650 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,306 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,368 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 ZGO is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VU54 ZGO, 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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What year was VU54 ZGO registered?

VU54 ZGO is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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