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BF04 VKW

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,695 mi
Last recorded166,695 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 166,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 158,823 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 158,823 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 145,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and tyre is loosing pressure (4.2.A.1a)

just met exhaust emissions requirements

Fail 13 Nov 2015 145,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and tyre is loosing pressure (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

just met exhaust emissions requirements

Pass 22 Nov 2014 133,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 119,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 119,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 108,114 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 92,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 91,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 79,687 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,632 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

both front tyres edges worn

tracking recommended

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,856 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 VKW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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