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LM04 XUL

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,767 mi
Last recorded118,767 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 118,767 miles

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

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

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode

Rear suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 17 Apr 2026 118,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

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

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode

Rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2025 118,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened suspension arm bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 118,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened suspension arm bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 115,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 114,149 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2022 114,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 112,512 miles

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 110,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,837 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

seepage from o/s front lower arm ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,902 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm balljoint weeping grease slightly

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 100,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front nail in nsf tyre

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm balljoint weeping grease slightly

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,625 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

brake discs surface corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 92,625 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

brake discs surface corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 83,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,133 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,336 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,082 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,496 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,900 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 XUL 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 LM04 XUL, 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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LM04 XUL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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