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2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,258 mi
Last recorded126,258 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAW 279
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 126,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 117,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 109,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 100,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 100,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 94,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,503 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 85,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 81,020 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,732 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,392 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges .

seepage from rack pinion .

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,642 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread dephs .

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads and nail in tyre .

slight wear on o/s/f tyre edges .

small chips on screen .

Fail 28 Jan 2016 63,642 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread dephs .

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads and nail in tyre .

small chips on screen .

Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked .

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on n/s/f tyre inner edges.

small chips on screen

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers split .

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,097 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 43,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,273 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,488 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,810 miles

wipers smearing

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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RAW 279 is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RAW 279, 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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RAW 279 is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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