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BF04 VLW

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,120 mi
Last recorded110,120 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 110,120 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

front and rear brakes have slight fluctuation.

slight play in n/s rack end ball joint.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,949 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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Feb 2016 101,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside wiper smears slightly

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 96,964 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,663 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 65,663 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,176 miles

windscreen rubber loose

Fail 22 Feb 2011 53,176 miles

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

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

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

windscreen rubber loose

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,100 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,271 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,271 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,954 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,987 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 20,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VLW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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