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BF04 VLY

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,207 mi
Last recorded119,207 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,207 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 109,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 104,944 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 97,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 92,886 miles

rear tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,442 miles

engine cover is fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,897 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,539 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,314 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge. nail in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,669 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,616 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 39,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VLY 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 94.1%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

BF04 VLY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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