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BF54 VNP

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,491 mi
Last recorded45,491 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 45,491 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 44,007 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 42,260 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2022 41,116 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 38,759 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight grabbing from rear brakes.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 36,602 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 36,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 34,890 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,030 miles

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2015 31,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,850 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 28,066 miles

both rear tyres perished and starting to crack

Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,294 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 24,925 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,751 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,660 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,575 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,885 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 VNP is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BF54 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

BF54 VNP is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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