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BF04 VKT

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,132 mi
Last recorded155,132 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 155,132 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 148,854 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 148,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 138,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 129,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

slight underside corrosion

slight underside corrosion

wipers poor

Fail 11 Apr 2017 129,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

slight underside corrosion

slight underside corrosion

wipers poor

Pass 19 Sep 2015 128,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 120,409 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 110,317 miles

rear antiroll bar rusty

surface rust on rear o/s and n/s chassis

surface rust on rear subframe

Fail 2 May 2013 110,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear antiroll bar rusty

surface rust on rear o/s and n/s chassis

surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 4 May 2012 98,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 90,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,864 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 76,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 76,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 60,651 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2007 43,504 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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BF04 VKT is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BF04 VKT, 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 VKT is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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