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RJ04 UUE

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,390 mi
Last recorded133,390 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 UUE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 133,390 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 126,615 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2021 126,615 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2020 121,550 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 116,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 116,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 110,668 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear valves perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 110,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear valves perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 104,232 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 104,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,684 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 92,684 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,946 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,298 miles

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Fail 27 Feb 2014 80,298 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,819 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,068 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,845 miles

rear tyres on limit †n/s/f + n/s/r tyre wall cut

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 UUE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 RJ04 UUE, 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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RJ04 UUE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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