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RJ04 EVV

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,710 mi
Last recorded143,710 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 EVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 143,710 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 127,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 110,182 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 110,182 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 106,190 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2021 104,326 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2021 104,326 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 103,125 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,470 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 101,470 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,236 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,959 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,067 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,686 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,164 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,531 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 78,564 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,478 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 64,852 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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RJ04 EVV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RJ04 EVV, 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 RJ04 EVV registered?

RJ04 EVV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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