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MM04 FRV

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,207 mi
Last recorded162,207 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 FRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 162,207 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both misting (4.1.4 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2025 155,230 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both misted (4.1.4 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 149,636 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both outer sills corroded

general under body/rear suspension corroded

steering rack leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2024 149,365 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear both outer sills corroded

general under body/rear suspension corroded

steering rack leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2023 145,896 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2022 142,388 miles

General corrosion on the full underside of the car.

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2021 140,113 miles

General underbody corrosion

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 138,017 miles

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

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2019 135,825 miles

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

PAS Rack Slight Leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath

Fail 15 Jun 2019 135,820 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

PAS Rack Slight Leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath

Pass 20 Jun 2018 133,205 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 133,205 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 124,186 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread @ 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,794 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 106,994 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 106,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,526 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 88,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,268 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,998 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,696 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,389 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,520 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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MM04 FRV 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 MM04 FRV, 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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MM04 FRV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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