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LS04 BRF

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,341 mi
Last recorded36,341 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 BRF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 36,341 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 34,435 miles

Brake fluid level down

Wear noted on both front brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2023 32,605 miles

fan belt perished

front tyres arer perished and curbed

headlamps have deteorated

r/n/s tyre is badly curbed (lump out)

r/n/s tyre is perished and curbed

Fail 6 Sep 2023 32,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low lamp and bumper noted damaged (4.1.2 (a))

fan belt perished

front tyres arer perished and curbed

headlamps have deteorated

r/n/s tyre is badly curbed (lump out)

r/n/s tyre is perished and curbed

Pass 14 Sep 2022 31,079 miles

Both front tyres curbed, n/s/f tyre has nail in the tread.

Slight oil leak noted from the engine.

Wear noted on both front brake discs.

o/s/r tyre perished, n/s/r perishing and wearing on inner edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 29,347 miles

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

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

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 cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 28,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 27,234 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system slight corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,173 miles

Exhaust is rusty

f/n/s and r/n/s tyres are badly curbed

front tyres are perished n/s badly !

Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,958 miles

f/n/s and r/n/s tyre are curbed

front discs are badly worn and pads are very low ! 85% worn

front tyres are perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,938 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,421 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,977 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 16,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,119 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 15,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 14,075 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,115 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 12,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,941 miles

Both front tyre treads worn out on inner edges [Bridgestone Potenza 215/45 X ZR17]

Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,903 miles

Both front tyre treads worn out on inner edges. [Bridgestone Potenza 215/45 X ZR17]

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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LS04 BRF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LS04 BRF, 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 LS04 BRF registered?

LS04 BRF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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