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R1 HNG

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,585 mi
Last recorded112,585 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 HNG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 112,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 102,922 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 97,833 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 97,831 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 92,947 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,335 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,399 miles

Handbrake has high travel

Fail 9 Dec 2020 79,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has high travel

Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,770 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 60,608 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 60,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 54,714 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill Area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill Area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,789 miles

both rear lower suspension arms corrode and small amount of play in bushes

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

rear anti roll bar and links corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 38,884 miles

corrosion to rear suspension

light corrosion to sills

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,227 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,868 miles

Corrosion to underside

rear anti roll bar is heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,755 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,699 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,129 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,425 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,864 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 15,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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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R1 HNG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R1 HNG, 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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R1 HNG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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