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BV54 SFX

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,124 mi
Last recorded73,124 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 73,124 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 46,887 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 46,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 37,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 36,666 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,000 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,603 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 34,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 33,711 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,981 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,963 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,059 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,750 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,488 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 SFX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV54 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

BV54 SFX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BV54 SFX safe to buy?

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