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BF04 CFG

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

205,181 mi
Last recorded205,181 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 CFG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 205,181 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 205,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 191,394 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill slight corroion.

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2016 191,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill slight corroion.

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 177,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 177,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 162,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 150,454 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 150,312 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 135,839 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front and rear tyres inner sidewalls split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 135,839 miles

nearside front and rear tyres inner sidewalls split

Pass 10 Mar 2011 120,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 103,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,549 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all tyres worn / wearing on edges ( cut in offside rear tread )

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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BF04 CFG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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