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BV54 SFE

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 SFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,340 miles

front number plate beginning to fade

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 73,383 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 73,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,200 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,568 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,828 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,163 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 33,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake fluid low

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,881 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 30,881 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,289 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 25,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,696 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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BV54 SFE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BV54 SFE, 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 BV54 SFE registered?

BV54 SFE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is BV54 SFE safe to buy?

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