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K5 SRE

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,769 mi
Last recorded91,769 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 SRE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 91,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 89,895 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 89,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 89,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,018 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 85,133 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 85,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/sill panel end. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/sill panel end. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,104 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 82,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ perishing!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 78,837 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,688 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 76,688 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,274 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,308 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 66,308 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,010 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,926 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,913 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,977 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,353 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2011 46,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,718 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,041 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,490 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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K5 SRE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K5 SRE, 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 K5 SRE registered?

K5 SRE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2004.

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