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J88 SUM

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,109 mi
Last recorded99,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 SUM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 99,109 miles

Under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 96,475 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 93,007 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,062 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 88,982 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 84,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively cable pulled from clipping repaired ok (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 81,348 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,039 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,053 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front Tyres inner edge starting to wear

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,193 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,095 miles

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 13 Apr 2012 49,858 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 49,847 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,831 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,369 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,487 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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J88 SUM is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J88 SUM, 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 J88 SUM registered?

J88 SUM is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is J88 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 SUM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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