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J700 LPB

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

25,345 mi
Last recorded25,345 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 LPB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 25,345 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 20,310 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 20,306 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 14,787 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 14,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 9,202 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 705 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 705 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2019

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced NSF and OSF (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,620 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 66,533 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,972 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,650 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 56,633 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,236 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,146 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,528 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,155 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,935 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 20,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 20,739 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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J700 LPB is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J700 LPB, 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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J700 LPB is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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