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AV54 BYD

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

152,459 mi
Last recorded152,459 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BYD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 152,459 miles

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres on 2mm tread in centres

offside outer rear sill starting to corrode

Fail 22 Feb 2024 152,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres on 2mm tread in centres

offside outer rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2023 139,223 miles

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

offside outer rear sill starting to corrode

Fail 28 Feb 2023 139,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

offside outer rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2022 129,354 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres on 1.6mm tread in centres and worn on inner edges

rear underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2021 123,713 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 119,363 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 10mm outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,109 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

rear pads are very low

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 2 May 2018 100,887 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 90,080 miles

Offside front tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Rear brake pads difficult to see but appear to be getting low

Fail 26 Apr 2017 89,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Rear brake pads difficult to see but appear to be getting low

Pass 10 May 2016 79,577 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills and offside rear outer sill

Fail 10 May 2016 79,577 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Corrosion to both rear inner sills and offside rear outer sill

Pass 26 May 2015 69,905 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,741 miles

Both front tyres slightly feathered on edges

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight misting of oil on both front shock absorbers

Pass 3 May 2013 52,912 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,850 miles

rear tyres wearing low

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 5 Oct 2010 41,064 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,602 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,122 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,065 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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AV54 BYD is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AV54 BYD, 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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AV54 BYD is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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