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BV54 SFZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,200 mi
Last recorded119,200 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 119,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 119,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 113,353 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 110,515 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 105,299 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 105,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm brace (rear body to lower component mounting) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arm brace bar (rear body to lower component mounting) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 99,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface contact area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion. Structural integrity not affected

Pass 4 Sep 2021 94,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch (1.1.11 (c))

ROTI device not used. Engine readout fluctuating

Pass 5 Sep 2020 91,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 85,585 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 80,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 75,477 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,229 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 70,207 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,286 miles

O/S and N/S front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 5 Sep 2015 63,263 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

O/S and N/S front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,460 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,294 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 47,198 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 32,513 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,048 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres worn / wearing on edges

sills damaged at rear jacking points

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 SFZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 BV54 SFZ, 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 SFZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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