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FC04 VKN

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,910 mi
Last recorded81,910 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 81,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamps misting

unable to inspect rear brake pads due to brake calliper design

Fail 12 Sep 2025 81,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r outer sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r outer sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamps misting

unable to inspect rear brake pads due to brake calliper design

Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,575 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion apparent rear of o/s sill

o/s/f brake pads getting low

unable to inspect rear brake pads fully

Pass 30 Sep 2023 76,144 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear, outer sill corroded

Vehicle underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2022 73,297 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside outer sill corroded

Suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,083 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 71,083 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 69,595 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 68,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,533 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 66,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,498 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside wiper blade split

Fail 6 Sep 2017 64,498 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shock absorbers leaking

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,068 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 59,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened JUDDER (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened JUDDER (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,920 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,375 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear & nearside front tyres showing light damage to outer walls

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,611 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,914 miles

both wipers poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,412 miles

rear discs pitted on inner faces

rear pads appear low

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,230 miles

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

bboth front tyres low on tread on inner edges

both wipers poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2009 40,227 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

bboth front tyres low on tread on inner edges

both wipers poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,916 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,265 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,346 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 VKN is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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