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BV54 SFF

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,017 mi
Last recorded108,017 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 SFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 108,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box rusty (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,717 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr quarter accident damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2014 92,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr quarter accident damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2012 73,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,032 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

Fail 31 May 2011 66,003 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,913 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 52,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,589 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 52,537 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,203 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 47,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,405 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,465 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 SFF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFF, 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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BV54 SFF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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