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AV54 BYM

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,894 mi
Last recorded169,894 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 169,894 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 169,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2023 168,720 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

head lamp covers milky

high handbrake travel

Fail 16 Feb 2023 168,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

head lamp covers milky

high handbrake travel

Pass 18 Feb 2022 161,903 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has under body corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2021 158,702 miles

Front head lamp covers milky

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 155,259 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 155,255 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 148,975 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 148,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 142,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see fully (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 142,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see fully (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 132,046 miles

under shields fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 119,733 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 101,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,489 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,331 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 23,716 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 BYM is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV54 BYM, 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 BYM is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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