BF04 VLW
2004 LEXUS — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- LEXUS
- Year
- 2004
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1988 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 1 March 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,987 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 60/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Lexus has 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 20,987 miles. While mileage is consistent, the recurring nature of these issues and the vehicle's age warrant significant caution.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,366 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
Things to check
- Six test failures across 17 MOTs (Mar 2009, Feb 2011, Feb 2012, Feb 2015, Feb 2016) for critical safety systems.
- Tyres failed twice (Mar 2009, Feb 2015) and 11 advisories for wear, indicating chronic neglect.
- Brakes failed twice (Feb 2012, Feb 2015) and 2 advisories for imbalance, showing a pattern of poor maintenance.
- Windscreen wipers failed (Feb 2017) and 1 advisory for headlamp aim (Feb 2007), highlighting basic neglect.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,366 miles/year, aligning with UK average.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2018) for this Lexus model is a positive for safety features.
- The vehicle has a long, consistent service history, as evidenced by the MOT records.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | FAIL | 20,987 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Feb 2007 | PASS | 20,987 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2008 | PASS | 27,954 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2009 | FAIL | 36,271 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2009 | PASS | 36,271 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2010 | PASS | 46,100 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2011 | FAIL | 53,176 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED windscreen rubber loose
|
| Feb 2011 | PASS | 53,176 mi |
USER ENTERED windscreen rubber loose
|
| Feb 2012 | FAIL | 65,663 mi |
FAIL Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 65,663 mi |
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Feb 2013 | PASS | 83,164 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2014 | PASS | 93,390 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Feb 2015 | FAIL | 96,964 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 96,965 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Feb 2016 | FAIL | 101,833 mi |
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside wiper smears slightly ADVISORY under covers fitted obscuring some components
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 101,949 mi |
ADVISORY Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY under covers fitted obscuring some components
|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 110,120 mi |
ADVISORY slight play in n/s rack end ball joint. ADVISORY child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt. ADVISORY front and rear brakes have slight fluctuation.
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