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BV54 SJU

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,242 mi
Last recorded88,242 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 SJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 88,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,384 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,382 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,406 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scrubbed, near legal limit and worn on inner and outer shoulder.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,517 miles

Front no. plate damaged

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,734 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 64,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,943 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,701 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,540 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,708 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 SJU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

BV54 SJU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is BV54 SJU safe to buy?

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