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BF04 CFE

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,280 mi
Last recorded170,280 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 CFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 170,280 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 160,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 150,800 miles

Both headlamp patterns of poor quality

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer toe adjustment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer toe adjustment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 150,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame attachment washer corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame attachment washer corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on outer egde (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp patterns of poor quality

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer toe adjustment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer toe adjustment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 140,754 miles

Both headlamp patterns of poor quality

Both rear outer sills feel weak under "finger and thumb" pressure, but are not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer toe adjustment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer toe adjustment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both attachment mounting washers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 131,618 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

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

Slight oil leak from differential

Fail 14 Sep 2017 131,618 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer excessive corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour Main beam blue light (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour Main beam blue light (1.7.5b)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

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

Slight oil leak from differential

Pass 10 Sep 2016 126,592 miles

Headlamps borderline failure due to colour.

Oil leak from engine

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 126,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamps borderline failure due to colour.

Oil leak from engine

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,523 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 112,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,510 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,527 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 87,527 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,439 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,516 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,274 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,750 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,127 miles

Nearside 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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BF04 CFE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF04 CFE, 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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BF04 CFE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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