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AD04 CVU

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,609 mi
Last recorded128,609 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 CVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 128,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 123,338 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 123,062 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,807 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on rear of o/side outer sill

Fail 7 Mar 2022 108,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on rear of o/side outer sill

Pass 29 Jan 2021 106,361 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not to excess

Pass 17 Jan 2020 103,401 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 100,986 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,165 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 96,111 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

near side front tyre side wall perished

Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,522 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 81,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 77,064 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 77,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,629 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 69,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,763 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 62,482 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 44,409 miles

bothside front inner pads wearing thin.

bothside front position lamp little dim.

Fail 9 May 2011 44,403 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bothside front inner pads weraing thin .

bothside front position lamp little dim.

Pass 14 May 2010 32,637 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 30,331 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,898 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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AD04 CVU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AD04 CVU, 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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AD04 CVU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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