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KG04 VGP

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

169,844 mi
Last recorded169,844 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 VGP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 169,844 miles

Underside covered in under seal

Pass 8 Jun 2024 169,351 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 167,415 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 5 Nov 2021 163,855 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 163,801 miles

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

Nearside Front 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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 160,520 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass in poor condition

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 160,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front mirror glass in poor condition

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 156,430 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 156,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 151,585 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 151,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 146,862 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass slightly deteriated

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 146,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front mirror glass slightly deteriated

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 141,980 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 137,065 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 31 Dec 2014 133,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 133,009 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 133,009 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 122,634 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear unable to check seatbelt properly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 122,634 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear unable to check seatbelt properly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,721 miles

Both Front tyre treads bald inner edges

Offside rear tyre tread worn inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2012 112,721 miles

Both Front tyre treads bald inner edges

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

Offside rear tyre tread worn inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 102,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 87,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 73,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 59,860 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 45,362 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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KG04 VGP is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 KG04 VGP, 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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KG04 VGP is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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