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BJ54 PYP

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,968 mi
Last recorded141,968 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 PYP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 141,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 136,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate deteriating

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 136,116 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front and rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc back plate deteriating

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 131,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 128,582 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 128,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 124,138 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 123,934 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 119,042 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,869 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 112,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,785 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 106,765 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play excessive lift (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play excessive lift (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,007 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 85,434 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,449 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 73,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,013 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,977 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,323 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,827 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,310 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 24,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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BJ54 PYP is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ54 PYP, 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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BJ54 PYP is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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