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J3 EMC

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,381 mi
Last recorded53,381 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 EMC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 53,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 51,289 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 48,345 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 45,388 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 42,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,658 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 38,694 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,515 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,933 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,273 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 30,273 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,377 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,718 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 26,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,642 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,016 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 25,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,052 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,473 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 16,231 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 14,032 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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J3 EMC 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 J3 EMC, 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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J3 EMC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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