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BJ04 CTY

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,822 mi
Last recorded103,822 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 CTY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,822 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody/Chassis/Sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension components corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 103,822 miles

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

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

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody/Chassis/Sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension components corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 103,627 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)

Offside Rear sill corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 100,296 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 97,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,959 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 78,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,356 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,673 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroding On Inner Surfaces

Offside Rear Brake Disc Very Badly Corroded On Inner Surface

Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

rear brake balance slightly high

Fail 5 Jun 2009 49,172 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

rear brake balance slightly high

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2008 39,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,025 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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BJ04 CTY is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ04 CTY, 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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BJ04 CTY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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