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BW04 KME

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,806 mi
Last recorded120,806 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 KME
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,806 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear number plate loose but not insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2020 120,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear number plate loose but not insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2019 109,075 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 95,800 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 95,800 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,788 miles

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

both front headlamps require polish pattern ok at the moment

Fail 16 Nov 2017 79,782 miles

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

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

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

both front headlamps require polish pattern ok at the moment

Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,483 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,196 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,324 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 48,928 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,855 miles

cut on near side rear tyre on rim protecter

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,027 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 23 Jul 2009 22,271 miles

N/S/F tyre has very slight damage to outer sidewall,not failable at this time

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,569 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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BW04 KME is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BW04 KME, 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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BW04 KME is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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