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DC04 HVZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,079 mi
Last recorded114,079 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 HVZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 114,079 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 114,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 113,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (upper ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 110,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 107,941 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 85,838 miles

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 12 Dec 2014 85,812 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

plastic covers on outer sills

tracking may be out

Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,402 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,411 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,494 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 44,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,933 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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DC04 HVZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DC04 HVZ, 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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DC04 HVZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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