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BF53 YCR

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,975 mi
Last recorded155,975 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YCR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 155,975 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded, side skirt fitted

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

Offside Rear sill corroded, side skirt fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 155,271 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not excessive (side skirt fitted)

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessive (side skirt fitted)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 152,125 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, side skirt fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill, side skirt fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, side skirt fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill, side skirt fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 145,247 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill in arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 134,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 130,437 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 130,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 123,019 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 123,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 116,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,897 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,460 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,391 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 86,817 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 82,855 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,855 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,734 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 73,115 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 73,115 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BF53 YCR is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF53 YCR, 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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BF53 YCR is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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