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WJ54 BVZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,602 mi
Last recorded153,602 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 BVZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 153,602 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 153,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle battery not holding charge

Pass 29 Aug 2019 148,298 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 141,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 130,474 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 123,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2015 122,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 122,855 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and outer sidewall cut

radiator in poor condition

unable to check front and rear brake pads

Fail 25 Jul 2014 116,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and outer sidewall cut

radiator in poor condition

unable to check front and rear brake pads

Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,194 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,083 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 106,863 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 106,863 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 105,428 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 105,428 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 86,765 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 75,825 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 75,825 miles

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

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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WJ54 BVZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ54 BVZ, 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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WJ54 BVZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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