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KF04 DDJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

138,943 mi
Last recorded138,943 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF04 DDJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 138,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 136,239 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 134,424 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 128,295 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides by brake hose unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension subframe starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,260 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 122,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,882 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 117,882 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 114,676 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 114,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,693 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 111,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 94,660 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 94,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 84,696 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 75,449 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 75,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,709 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,151 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,252 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 44,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres reading 3mm

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,309 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 23,271 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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KF04 DDJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KF04 DDJ, 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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KF04 DDJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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