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BF54 UZP

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

189,706 mi
Last recorded189,706 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 189,706 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 185,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 183,243 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 180,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 176,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 176,423 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 170,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 170,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 161,799 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 161,796 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 161,047 miles

Front Both Front Headlamps Misted, Image Not Effected

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Sides Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 161,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both Front Headlamps Misted, Image Not Effected

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Sides Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 159,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 156,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 155,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 152,569 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 152,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 141,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper blades split

Pass 17 Sep 2012 128,369 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 112,195 miles

All tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 20 Sep 2011 112,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 86,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn badly on iner edges

rear tyres very badly worn on iner edges advise replace

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,874 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 62,232 miles

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 UZP is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

BF54 UZP is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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