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KB04 MLY

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,652 mi
Last recorded63,652 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 MLY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 63,652 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,946 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 60,209 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides ends into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides ends into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 9 Apr 2024 60,205 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides ends into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides ends into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 55,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 47,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 47,148 miles

All suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and all suspension/steering components suffering from heavy surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,404 miles

Nearside Front tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2018 44,404 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,437 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill surface (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped due to puncture

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill surface (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,969 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,081 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 22,639 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 2 May 2012 15,287 miles

n/s/f tyre has surface damage due to kerbing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,311 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 12,011 miles

front tyres getting low tread pattern on inner egde

Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,929 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,784 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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KB04 MLY is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KB04 MLY, 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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KB04 MLY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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