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HF04 DRZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

127,920 mi
Last recorded127,920 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 DRZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 127,920 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 127,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 126,601 miles

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

Rear n/s and o/s sill panels corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2024 125,962 miles

Rear n/s and o/s outer sill panels corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2023 124,636 miles

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

Rear n/s and o/s sill panels corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2022 123,150 miles

Front n/s and o/s headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2021 122,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 122,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 121,409 miles

Front n/s and o/s headlight lenses deteriorating

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 121,409 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 very heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s and o/s headlight lenses deteriorating

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 119,694 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2018 117,508 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,092 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,158 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge no cords visible time of test (advise renew asap)

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,259 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 102,256 miles

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

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

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

Both front shock absorbers damp.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 90,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,185 miles

All four road inner wheel rim are buckled.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 82,185 miles

All four road inner wheel rim are buckled.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,168 miles

Both front wheels are buckled on inner rims

Both rear wheels are slightly buckled on inner rims

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2012 20,168 miles

Both front wheels are buckled on inner rims

Both rear wheels are slightly buckled on inner rims

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,759 miles

Small bulge in n/s/r tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Small bulge in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake pads may be getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,667 miles

Cuts n/s/r tyre wall

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 2 Apr 2008 37,722 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Front brake discs worn & pads low

Fail 2 Apr 2008 37,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Front brake discs worn & pads low

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,897 miles

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

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

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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HF04 DRZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HF04 DRZ, 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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HF04 DRZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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