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EK04 USB

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,489 mi
Last recorded97,489 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 USB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 97,489 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 97,489 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 97,081 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,547 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,606 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 95,606 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps requires polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 94,915 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,877 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,056 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 87,924 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,863 miles

Offside font tyre worn on the inner edge!

Windscreen has slight damage, does not enter the swept areas!

Pass 7 May 2014 63,607 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 57,987 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 50,497 miles

OS front Shock absorber slightly damp!

Fail 2 May 2012 67,018 miles

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

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

OS front Shock absorber slightly damp!

Fail 14 Apr 2011 45,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,981 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,980 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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EK04 USB is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK04 USB, 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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EK04 USB is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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