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RK04 NFU

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,918 mi
Last recorded82,918 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 NFU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 82,918 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced build up corrosion to all suspension components nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also build up corrosion to all suspension components nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 82,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,934 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced build up corrosion and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 81,515 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,811 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 80,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,981 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 79,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,310 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,323 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,829 miles

check nearside rear parking brakes

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,633 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 65,633 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,289 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,518 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 51,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 46,373 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,587 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 41,587 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,720 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,007 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,748 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 NFU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK04 NFU, 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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RK04 NFU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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