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HC04 LRV

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,124 mi
Last recorded77,124 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 LRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 77,124 miles

Offside handbrake effort low

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

general underside corrosion rear

Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,899 miles

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 72,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 69,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,846 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 67,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sil has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Shields and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 63,778 miles

Some areas of surface corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Undertrays and covers fitted underneath vehicle.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 63,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Some areas of surface corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Undertrays and covers fitted underneath vehicle.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,170 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,579 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,984 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,319 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,916 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,555 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 24,047 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 24,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,451 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 11,161 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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HC04 LRV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 HC04 LRV, 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 HC04 LRV registered?

HC04 LRV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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