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KF04 DFE

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,967 mi
Last recorded123,967 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF04 DFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 123,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 119,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 112,422 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 109,231 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 109,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,576 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 103,573 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,659 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,956 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,142 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,721 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,986 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,970 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 58,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,831 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,704 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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KF04 DFE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KF04 DFE, 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 KF04 DFE registered?

KF04 DFE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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