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DE04 FKN

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,249 mi
Last recorded88,249 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 FKN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,249 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,109 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,382 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 73,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

general corrosion to rear subframe and underside.

Fail 31 Oct 2022 73,255 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

general corrosion to rear subframe and underside.

Pass 23 Oct 2021 70,778 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,599 miles

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Front wiper blade rubbers split

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear corrosion to underbody areas

corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Fail 12 Oct 2020 69,597 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))

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Front wiper blade rubbers split

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear corrosion to underbody areas

corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 19 Oct 2019 66,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strongish advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nsr tyre inner tread wearing smooth

osf nsf headlamp lenses deteriated

rear numberplate deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,312 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

under body, suspension, sills etc corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,363 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 44,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,792 miles

Undershield fitted, preventing full inspection of front to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,176 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,322 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,578 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2012 31,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,011 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,235 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

nearside front wiper split

offside front wiper split

offside rear tyre tread cracked and perished

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,372 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,139 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 20,263 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 20,257 miles

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

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

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 FKN is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FKN, 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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DE04 FKN is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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