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BF04 VLX

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,893 mi
Last recorded151,893 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 151,893 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related under body corosion

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Corrosion no both rear outer sills

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 138,849 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 138,849 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 130,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 124,434 miles

headlamp lenses slightly milky

Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,335 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 100,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,784 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 98,625 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,872 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,602 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,161 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,997 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 VLX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

BF04 VLX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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