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BF04 VMG

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,241 mi
Last recorded123,241 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 123,241 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,367 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 117,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 111,957 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 111,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,128 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 107,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested to excessive bind

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 102,600 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 102,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 98,017 miles

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

N/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded (Into flexi)

O/S Wiper split at ends

O/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded (Into flexi)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 98,007 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

N/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded (Into flexi)

O/S Wiper split at ends

O/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded (Into flexi)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and has slight damage to outer side wall

O/S & N/S Rear outer sills corroded

Offside Front tyre starting to perish and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,719 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 82,719 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,079 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,933 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,371 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,116 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,868 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,648 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,408 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,838 miles

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

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 VMG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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