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BJ54 XHE

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,560 mi
Last recorded162,560 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 162,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2021 162,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2021 162,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam with engine on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 162,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some component

Pass 29 Jan 2020 156,694 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear of vehicle is corroded

cannot see rear pads to comment on condition

Fail 25 Jan 2020 156,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has bad inner tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner and outer tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear of vehicle is corroded

cannot see rear pads to comment on condition

Pass 26 Jan 2019 142,565 miles

Front both side front tyres inner shoulder wearing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner disc face corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 142,565 miles

Front both side front tyres inner shoulder wearing

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner disc face corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 126,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 110,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 98,157 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,045 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 58,099 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 29 Dec 2012 52,618 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,634 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,503 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,263 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 21,294 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,048 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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BJ54 XHE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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