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BV54 SJO

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,641 mi
Last recorded120,641 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 120,641 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake has a very slight binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer sill is starting to corrode slightly

both front tyres are heavily worn on their inner edges, not within the tested area

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2016 120,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are heavily worn on the inner edge, not within the tested area

Fail 13 Oct 2016 120,000 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre the car arrived with this tyre flat. I suspect the tyre may have damaged side walls internally. ()

both front tyres are heavily worn on the inner edge, not within the tested area

Pass 13 Oct 2015 111,213 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 111,213 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,054 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 70,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,506 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,441 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side mirror glass deterating

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,938 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sills damaged at rear jacking points

tyres wearing on edges

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 SJO is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

BV54 SJO is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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