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LJ04 FWN

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,292 mi
Last recorded70,292 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FWN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 70,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 65,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 64,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

front & rear suspension components surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2023 64,299 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s/r undercarriage corroded (not excessive at the time of test)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 64,298 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and o/s/r outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear and o/s/r undercarriage corroded (not excessive at the time of test)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 64,005 miles

Brake callipers are corroded

Suspension components are corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,415 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 61,818 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 60,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 60,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a crack going around the sidewall (inside part of tyre)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,635 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front both tyres perishing

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Outer c.v gaiter deteriorated, seeping grease, not excessively

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,818 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides, (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, hard to see pads (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre deep cut to sidewall,

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,844 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlight aims adjusted

o/s wiper blade split,.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,281 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 39,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 17,118 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to carry out full test on offside rear outer seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2007 7,187 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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LJ04 FWN 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 LJ04 FWN, 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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LJ04 FWN is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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