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L444 XSS

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,222 mi
Last recorded111,222 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 XSS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 111,222 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 101,796 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 85,756 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 72,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 72,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,385 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 67,385 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 59,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,410 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 57,406 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,642 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,603 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2015 43,790 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,341 miles

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

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

n/s/f mirror glass is cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,981 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,580 miles

n/s/f mirror is cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2012 32,568 miles

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

n/s/f mirror is cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2011 28,932 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,932 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,588 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,955 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 18,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,873 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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L444 XSS is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L444 XSS, 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 L444 XSS registered?

L444 XSS is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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