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EX04 ESF

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,546 mi
Last recorded37,546 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 ESF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 37,546 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and perished both near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 35,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 34,646 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 33,187 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 29,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 29,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split to cords, perishing and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 25,872 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 24,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,354 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,091 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,831 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,196 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,517 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 20,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,838 miles

offside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 3 May 2012 19,374 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have very worn inner edges

Pass 5 May 2011 17,649 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2010 16,157 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

offside front tyre inner edge worn

very slight juddering from front brake discs showing up on brake roller tester

Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,521 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2008 11,873 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2007 9,452 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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EX04 ESF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EX04 ESF, 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 EX04 ESF registered?

EX04 ESF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is EX04 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 ESF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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