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FC04 JBV

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,214 mi
Last recorded119,214 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 JBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 119,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly frosted over with age (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 118,980 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly frosted over with age (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,349 miles

Both side sills repaired adequately

Fail 10 Sep 2024 115,349 miles

Both side sills repaired adequately

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,379 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 109,625 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

all rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2022 109,350 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

all rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,738 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 104,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant below min

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2020 100,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & is slightly damaged on the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & is slightly damaged on the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 100,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & is slightly damaged on the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & is slightly damaged on the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 89,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 84,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,205 miles

front tyres cracked on inner edges

rear tyres worn close to limit and cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,758 miles

front lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,272 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,484 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 58,484 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,942 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 45,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 39,288 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 39,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,922 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,094 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 29,094 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,267 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,200 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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FC04 JBV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FC04 JBV, 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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FC04 JBV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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