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RE04 LBK

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

205,749 mi
Last recorded205,749 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 LBK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 205,749 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 194,944 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 189,401 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 189,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 185,903 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 185,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 184,962 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 184,946 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 180,875 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 180,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 176,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 176,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 174,278 miles

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Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

off and near side front position lamps are dim.

power assisted steering system sounds noisy on the lock to lock test.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 171,850 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 171,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres have slight cracking between treads

Pass 24 Mar 2015 168,811 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 165,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 161,075 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 154,900 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 154,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 150,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 145,866 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Feb 2009 141,337 miles

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges (stepped tread pattern)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 135,309 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 100,139 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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RE04 LBK is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE04 LBK, 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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RE04 LBK is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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