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AV54 BYO

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,089 mi
Last recorded71,089 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BYO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,089 miles

O/S/F Slight wheel bind

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,009 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,985 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,424 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,644 miles

n/s/f shock has a misting of oil

o/s/f headlamp on lower limit of mot spec

Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,379 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

rear brake application uneven

rear brake discs becoming corroded on inner areas

Fail 29 Nov 2010 50,367 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear brake application uneven

rear brake discs becoming corroded on inner areas

rear tyres becoming low on tread

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,881 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 44,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,915 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,574 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 30,550 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 BYO is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYO, 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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What year was AV54 BYO registered?

AV54 BYO is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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