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NVV 10

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,961 mi
Last recorded131,961 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVV 10
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 131,961 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 131,961 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 126,433 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 126,433 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 116,697 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 116,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,106 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,260 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 103,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,512 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,490 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 76,931 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 76,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,168 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 67,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,117 miles

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

rear brake discs poor

Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,645 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 48,645 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn damage to outer wall (but not showing cord) tyre is 85% worn

o/s/r tyre getting close to limits (85%) worn

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,221 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 40,221 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,568 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,901 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 29,110 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,973 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,965 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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NVV 10 is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 NVV 10, 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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NVV 10 is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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