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LA04 WCF

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,056 mi
Last recorded42,056 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 WCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 42,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 40,919 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 40,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 40,191 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,754 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Rear light cluster lens cracked

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,490 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lamp Unit cracked, But operating correctly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,239 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off registration plate cracked (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 35,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off registration plate cracked (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 33,513 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 33,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,946 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 31,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,597 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,756 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,492 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 26,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,509 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 23,705 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,722 miles

offside front tyre cut in tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,270 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 21,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,587 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,230 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,296 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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LA04 WCF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LA04 WCF, 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 LA04 WCF registered?

LA04 WCF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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