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R2 PRE

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,820 mi
Last recorded35,820 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 PRE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 35,820 miles

Front wiper blades slight worn.

Pass 15 Apr 2025 35,045 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,473 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 33,921 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 33,468 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 32,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 32,401 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,435 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,505 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 29,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,518 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,802 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,467 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 20,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,736 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,736 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,349 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 10,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,495 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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R2 PRE 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 90.9%.

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 R2 PRE, 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 R2 PRE registered?

R2 PRE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is R2 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 PRE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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