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CF04 VBV

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,030 mi
Last recorded150,030 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 VBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 150,030 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 148,005 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 142,730 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 136,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 136,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 131,786 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 125,905 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 119,644 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Dec 2017 112,951 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2017 112,951 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 108,184 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,505 miles

Centre Rear number plate insecure

bonnet catch does not return

Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,258 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 97,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 92,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underside corrosion

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 85,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 85,845 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,143 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 77,143 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake discs severely corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,643 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 56,924 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 56,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,409 miles

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

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

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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CF04 VBV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF04 VBV, 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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CF04 VBV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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