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BF04 VKV

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,578 mi
Last recorded118,578 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 118,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 114,865 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,848 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 110,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 107,047 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 107,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,648 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 100,151 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 100,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 96,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,361 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 85,230 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,003 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Fail 24 Mar 2016 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,078 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,037 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,787 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,456 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,347 miles

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,058 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 40,058 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,475 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,261 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,086 miles

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

Offside 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 VKV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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