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SO04 BKV

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,871 mi
Last recorded129,871 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 BKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 129,871 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 129,046 miles

front & rear suspension very rusted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 129,026 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 128,774 miles

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

front & rear suspension very rusted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 126,041 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 126,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 121,662 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,201 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 113,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 104,851 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 96,747 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 85,855 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,943 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,854 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,605 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)

vehicle has plastic undershield fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2011 68,605 miles

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

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

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)

vehicle has plastic undershield fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,424 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to cracked on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2010 61,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre starting to cracked on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,529 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,228 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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SO04 BKV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SO04 BKV, 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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SO04 BKV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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