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BF54 DVW

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,786 mi
Last recorded118,786 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 DVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 118,786 miles

Unable to see rear pads.

Fail 21 May 2016 118,784 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both outer side wall. 215/45/r17-91w (4.1.D.1a)

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

Unable to see rear pads.

Pass 2 May 2015 101,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,307 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,581 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,521 miles

Vehicle underside muddy

Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,992 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,575 miles

rear o/s lamp is cracked

rear suspension components are rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2009 47,572 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear o/s lamp is cracked

rear suspension components are rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,342 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 27,816 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 27,816 miles

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

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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BF54 DVW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BF54 DVW, 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 BF54 DVW registered?

BF54 DVW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BF54 DVW safe to buy?

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