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DE04 BEJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,555 mi
Last recorded123,555 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 BEJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 123,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 118,416 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 116,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 114,187 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 113,973 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 113,457 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 112,073 miles

all four tyres are low on tread

front and rear brake pads are low

Fail 5 Apr 2019 112,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

all four tyres are low on tread

front and rear brake pads are low

Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,837 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,726 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,277 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,522 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 87,521 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 17 Apr 2012 83,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,674 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 66,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,589 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,762 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,894 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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DE04 BEJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE04 BEJ, 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 DE04 BEJ registered?

DE04 BEJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is DE04 BEJ safe to buy?

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