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FL04 BAA

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,494 mi
Last recorded148,494 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 BAA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 148,494 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 148,494 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 145,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 143,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 141,211 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 133,916 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 129,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 126,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 121,775 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 115,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 109,843 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,957 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,904 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,821 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,895 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,624 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX. 65% WORN AND DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,946 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,572 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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FL04 BAA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 FL04 BAA, 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 FL04 BAA registered?

FL04 BAA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FL04 BAA 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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