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ML04 KFV

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,819 mi
Last recorded101,819 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 KFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,819 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 98,480 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 97,575 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,915 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 94,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 86,146 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,904 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 61,581 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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,634 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 42,634 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 36,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 34,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 31,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,339 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,559 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,777 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,481 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 10,874 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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ML04 KFV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige 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 ML04 KFV, 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 ML04 KFV registered?

ML04 KFV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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