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FM04 BZF

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,009 mi
Last recorded171,009 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 BZF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 171,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet damaged

pas pipes corroded

o/s/front wing damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2018 171,009 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet damaged

pas pipes corroded

o/s/front wing damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2017 164,906 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

bonnet has slight damage

front bumper has slight damage

o/s/front wing has slight damage

o/side headlight appears damaged but secure and with correct image

Pass 25 Jun 2016 156,450 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop light not working.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at the rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge . strong advise replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked. (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by suspension mounting area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by suspension mounting area. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise replacements (3.5.1g)

Rear heat shield loose above rear exhaust box.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 156,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper . (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working came on when bonnet shut. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper stop light not working.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at the rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge . strong advise replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked. (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by suspension mounting area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by suspension mounting area. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise replacements (3.5.1g)

Rear heat shield loose above rear exhaust box.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 149,546 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 149,546 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 140,740 miles

front bumper has damage

Fail 12 May 2014 140,740 miles

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

front bumper has damage

Pass 16 May 2013 129,795 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 116,339 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 4 May 2011 99,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 85,615 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,640 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 49,637 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,605 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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FM04 BZF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM04 BZF, 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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FM04 BZF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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