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FN04 VVE

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,206 mi
Last recorded96,206 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VVE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,206 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 96,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 89,068 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 88,565 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 87,758 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 86,482 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 84,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,509 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 81,960 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 78,828 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 74,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,946 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 68,934 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,525 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,667 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,772 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 48,908 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 48,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 43,646 miles

both front tyres low on edges

o/s/r tyre low

slight oil misting to n/s/f shock-absorber

Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,292 miles

front tyres wearing/worn on edges.

o/s/r tyre has 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,366 miles

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

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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FN04 VVE 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 87%.

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 FN04 VVE, 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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FN04 VVE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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