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BV54 SGX

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,613 mi
Last recorded107,613 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 107,613 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 106,265 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,350 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,497 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 100,883 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 100,883 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,811 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brakes binding slightly

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2016 100,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 100,349 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,202 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 98,202 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,420 miles

rear discs corroded, front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 15 Nov 2013 97,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear discs corroded, front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 89,204 miles

play o/s front lower ball joint

screenwash operation weak

slight leak o/s rear shockabsorber

slight warp o/s rear brake disc

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,627 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,959 miles

all tyres worn on edges

both front iner tyre walls small splits

front discs worn

slight damage to n/s rear alloy wheel rim

Fail 29 Oct 2010 68,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres worn on edges

both front iner tyre walls small splits

front discs worn

slight damage to n/s rear alloy wheel rim

Pass 31 Oct 2009 56,847 miles

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

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

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

cuts in o/s/r inner tyre tyre wall not exposing cord

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,824 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,798 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 SGX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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