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BJ53 OVG

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,865 mi
Last recorded61,865 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OVG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 61,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 61,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 56,316 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,021 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,697 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,969 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,398 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,369 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,104 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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BJ53 OVG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BJ53 OVG, 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 BJ53 OVG registered?

BJ53 OVG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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