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BJ54 XHM

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,999 mi
Last recorded115,999 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,999 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all prescribed areas corroded

all under body cover fitted

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 4 Feb 2021 115,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all prescribed areas corroded

all under body cover fitted

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Dec 2019 112,180 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 109,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre very low on inner edge!

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished, cracks on inner wall

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 104,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre very low on inner edge!

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished, cracks on inner wall

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens misted up (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing low at inner edges

offside rear tyre inner walls slight cracks

Fail 8 Sep 2016 100,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubbers worn and split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on insides edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inside edges (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens misted up (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing low at inner edges

offside rear tyre inner walls slight cracks

Pass 3 Sep 2015 95,073 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre tread low

Offside Rear tyre inner tread low

Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin

Pass 28 Mar 2015 93,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 81,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 72,901 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 72,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,190 miles

Oil leak

n/s/rear panp caseing split

rear pads low

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,143 miles

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

plastic cover under the car front/rear

Fail 27 Jan 2010 57,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

plastic cover under the car front/rear

Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,999 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 51,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XHM 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 68.4%.

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 XHM, 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 XHM is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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