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DF04 AWA

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

229,173 mi
Last recorded229,173 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 AWA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 229,173 miles

Both rear support brackets corroded not structual

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 223,803 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear support brackets corroded not structual

Fail 4 Dec 2024 223,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear support brackets corroded not structual

Pass 5 Dec 2023 212,781 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 202,571 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 202,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 192,921 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 192,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 181,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 166,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 155,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 143,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 143,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 131,510 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brake discs (3.7.B.3)

slight uneven front brake application

Fail 3 Jun 2015 120,333 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 120,333 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 108,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,898 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)

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs have slight corrosion to inner faces

Pass 11 Jun 2011 79,658 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 2 Jun 2010 70,979 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)

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

slight handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,065 miles

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,780 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 52,780 miles

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

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 15 Jun 2007 37,734 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 37,704 miles

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

NOTE.. OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING BADLY INNER TREAD POSSIBLE TRACKING REQUIRED.

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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DF04 AWA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF04 AWA, 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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DF04 AWA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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