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BG04 KWM

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,521 mi
Last recorded189,521 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 KWM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 189,521 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside corroded but cant get full inspection due to plastic under covers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn and slightly loose in carrier , but still working (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box leaking at the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 189,521 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside corroded but cant get full inspection due to plastic under covers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn and slightly loose in carrier , but still working (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box leaking at the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 181,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to all underside componants /areas

plastic under trays obscuring full inspection of some underside components/areas

Fail 8 Jul 2019 181,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriated / cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to all underside componants /areas

plastic under trays obscuring full inspection of some underside components/areas

Pass 10 May 2018 174,990 miles

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

Front suspension components heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre splitting/cracking on outer edge. 215/45-17 87W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre splitting/cracking on outer edge. 215/45-17 87W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded.

Fail 1 May 2018 174,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Front suspension components heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre splitting/cracking on outer edge. 215/45-17 87W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre splitting/cracking on outer edge. 215/45-17 87W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 168,642 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 168,642 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 164,945 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 164,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 161,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 148,268 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 139,113 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 128,528 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 128,522 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 118,342 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 20 Mar 2010 105,528 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,175 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,561 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 11 Apr 2007 66,472 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BG04 KWM is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG04 KWM, 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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BG04 KWM is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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