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LM04 BWG

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,999 mi
Last recorded32,999 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 BWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 32,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 30,952 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 27,934 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 27,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 26,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer corrosion forming to sill

Pass 30 Nov 2017 25,930 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 25,713 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 25,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 25,029 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 23,891 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,815 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 21,547 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 20,033 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,033 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,565 miles

n/s/f tyre slight bulge on tyre outter sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre slight bulge on tyre outter sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,311 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,882 miles

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

damage to rear bumper.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,578 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall cut in offside front tyre outer wall .

Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,751 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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LM04 BWG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM04 BWG, 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 LM04 BWG registered?

LM04 BWG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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