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AKE 957

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,275 mi
Last recorded105,275 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 957
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,275 miles

Rear all suspension corroded

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,501 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 94,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,741 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,501 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,887 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,637 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,238 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 76,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 72,819 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 72,819 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,366 miles

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

under trays

Pass 7 Oct 2015 64,005 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,070 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,463 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

unable to check rear brake pads fully

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,616 miles

Headlamp adjuster warning light on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 45,616 miles

Headlamp adjuster warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,905 miles

unable to see rear brake pads to check wear.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,592 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,721 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,623 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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AKE 957 is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AKE 957, 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 AKE 957 registered?

AKE 957 is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AKE 957 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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