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AA04 MOL

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,201 mi
Last recorded105,201 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 MOL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 105,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 100,059 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,851 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 95,334 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,484 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 86,445 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

all front and rear suspension arms and anti-roll bars corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,618 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a tear on the inner sidewall

Rear brake pads cannot be seen through the wheels

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,520 miles

osr tyre has a tear on the inner sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2016 79,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has a tear on the inner sidewall ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,118 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 62,998 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,998 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,286 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 49,516 miles

nsf tyre has cuts on the sidewall

nsf tyre wearing thin on edges

osf tyre wearing thin on edges

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,831 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 45,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,894 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,500 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,901 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 11,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 11,333 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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AA04 MOL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AA04 MOL, 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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AA04 MOL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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