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RF04 GOU

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,520 mi
Last recorded131,520 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 GOU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 131,520 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 131,520 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 129,477 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 129,477 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 124,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

various parts of vehicle corroded

vehicle undersealed

Fail 9 Dec 2020 124,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

various parts of vehicle corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,308 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,536 miles

corrosion on both outer sills where is has been welded before

Pass 12 Jun 2017 115,535 miles

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRON LOWER BALL JOINTS (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SILLS PLUS SUBFRAME (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CAN NOT VIEW THE PADS DUE CALIPERS COVERING THE PADS (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 115,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRON LOWER BALL JOINTS (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SILLS PLUS SUBFRAME (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CAN NOT VIEW THE PADS DUE CALIPERS COVERING THE PADS (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 103,450 miles

front registration plate deteriating

o/s and n/s sills corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2016 103,449 miles

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

front registration plate deteriating

o/s and n/s sills corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,893 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,293 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,621 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,467 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 29,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 21,026 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 GOU 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 72.7%.

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 RF04 GOU, 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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RF04 GOU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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