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BV54 SFN

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,140 mi
Last recorded124,140 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 SFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 124,140 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both side (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 123,824 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both side (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,497 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 104,593 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,257 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,565 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 75,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 75,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 70,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 70,439 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,272 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 62,272 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,666 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,780 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 SFN is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV54 SFN, 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 SFN is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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