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OX04 CJV

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,742 mi
Last recorded136,742 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 CJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 136,742 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 133,652 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 133,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 129,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connecting section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 127,692 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 126,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 124,084 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,086 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,810 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 119,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 116,469 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,761 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall splitting

Fail 26 Oct 2016 112,755 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall splitting

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 106,837 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,016 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,229 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 87,225 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,725 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,865 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,884 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 12 Mar 2008 38,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,521 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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OX04 CJV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OX04 CJV, 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 OX04 CJV registered?

OX04 CJV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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