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BF04 VLR

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,892 mi
Last recorded181,892 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VLR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 181,892 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 181,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement MARKED IN YELLOW (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR CV (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement MARKED IN YELLOW (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 168,057 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

n/s rear tyre air pressure low

Fail 16 Jul 2016 168,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

n/s rear tyre air pressure low

Fail 18 Jun 2015 156,258 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 156,258 miles

Coolant leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 136,868 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 136,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 121,009 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 121,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 114,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 109,956 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 95,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 99,941 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,270 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 VLR is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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