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RJ04 XBL

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

129,228 mi
Last recorded129,228 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 129,228 miles

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

Drive Shaft Front Off/side Leaking

Front Near/side Wing Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 127,940 miles

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

Front Nearside wing damaged

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 126,661 miles

Front nearside wing damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2022 123,048 miles

both rear brake pads wearing thin

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2021 121,658 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 120,047 miles

Nearside Front (bumper slightly damaged)

Nearside Front (headlight loose)

Pass 20 May 2019 115,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 107,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 98,922 miles

front bumper & wing damaged

Fail 16 May 2017 98,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper & wing damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,432 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 83,194 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 75,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 70,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 67,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2011 56,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 56,149 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,053 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 27,731 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 XBL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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