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DE04 FZA

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,336 mi
Last recorded141,336 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 141,336 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 141,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 138,483 miles

Central Front dash cam unplugged before test

Pass 13 Oct 2023 135,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 135,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 132,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 125,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 125,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 116,418 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 104,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 90,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,207 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,829 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,137 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 74,136 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,316 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,774 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 67,771 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,420 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,510 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,570 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,710 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,669 miles

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

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 FZA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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