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LE04 DSX

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,137 mi
Last recorded67,137 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 DSX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 67,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 13 Oct 2025 67,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 16 Sep 2024 65,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 16 Sep 2024 65,567 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,275 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 9 May 2022 60,988 miles

Coolant leak Near water pump ()

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light n/w

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper damage (sticking out)

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 57,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery terminals loose

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light n/w

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 57,823 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery terminals loose

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light n/w

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,530 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper corner damage

Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,370 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 47,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,476 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 43,727 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 43,727 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 37,090 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,421 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cut outer wall

nearside rear tyre cut outer wall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,538 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,404 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,126 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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LE04 DSX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LE04 DSX, 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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LE04 DSX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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