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BF04 VLH

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,415 mi
Last recorded88,415 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 88,415 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 82,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 74,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 65,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mirror delaminated

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,118 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,537 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,875 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Slight front brake inbalance

Fail 31 Mar 2017 54,844 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Slight front brake inbalance

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,746 miles

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

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)

both front tyres low tread outside 75% measurement

Fail 29 Mar 2016 52,745 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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)

both front tyres low tread outside 75% measurement

Pass 28 Mar 2015 42,941 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 27,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,863 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 13,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,981 miles

tread starting to crack on both rear tyres

Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,978 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 9,506 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 VLH is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VLH, 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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What year was BF04 VLH registered?

BF04 VLH is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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