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BV04 RVL

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,208 mi
Last recorded52,208 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 RVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 52,208 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 42,668 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 42,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 41,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 41,556 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,083 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,681 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 39,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,020 miles

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,328 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 36,328 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,689 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,593 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2014 31,593 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,914 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 28,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,956 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,822 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,158 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,879 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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BV04 RVL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BV04 RVL, 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 BV04 RVL registered?

BV04 RVL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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The MOT history for BV04 RVL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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