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RF04 CLZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

192,062 mi
Last recorded192,062 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 CLZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 192,062 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 191,555 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 181,065 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 177,759 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2021 171,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2017 166,322 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 158,188 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 153,936 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 149,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 136,795 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 127,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 127,753 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 120,386 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 112,252 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 106,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 100,255 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 74,509 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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RF04 CLZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RF04 CLZ, 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 RF04 CLZ registered?

RF04 CLZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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