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RK04 LRE

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,627 mi
Last recorded102,627 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 LRE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,627 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,303 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 102,302 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 102,004 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 102,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 101,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,425 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 94,419 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 85,540 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,540 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 76,799 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 67,308 miles

inner faces of brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 62,663 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 50,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,036 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 48,033 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 46,168 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 46,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 25 May 2011 42,903 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres cracking on the inner sidewalls

Pass 25 May 2010 40,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,249 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 37,494 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,201 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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RK04 LRE 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 69.6%.

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 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 RK04 LRE, 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 RK04 LRE registered?

RK04 LRE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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