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R1 JSO

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,591 mi
Last recorded91,591 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 91,591 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,891 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 82,658 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,710 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 79,710 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,444 miles

all four tyres perished and slightly worn

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 15 Sep 2018 68,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,221 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 57,894 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 16 Sep 2016 57,871 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,389 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,543 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 44,151 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,151 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,829 miles

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

both front tyre inner edges slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,737 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,895 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,842 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear 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 JSO 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 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 R1 JSO, 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 JSO is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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