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EX04 VPF

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

156,812 mi
Last recorded156,812 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 156,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 154,900 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both h/lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 149,238 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 149,238 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 141,739 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 141,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 135,245 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure (rear and centre)

Fail 20 Jul 2021 135,245 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cords exposed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure (rear and centre)

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 118,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

both rear outer cv gaiters perished

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 112,696 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear outer body cills corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 104,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front sidewalls perishing on both tyres

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 101,133 miles

front / rear tyres walls perished

front lower suspension ball joints slight play

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2015 95,380 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,120 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,790 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,742 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,978 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,285 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 29,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 VPF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VPF, 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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EX04 VPF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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