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RL04 UNS

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,616 mi
Last recorded90,616 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 UNS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 90,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,762 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 83,762 miles

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

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 79,917 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 79,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,986 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 71,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,988 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,788 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2019 65,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,726 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/r - n/s/r also perished (4.1.E.1)

eml on

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2018 59,726 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/r - n/s/r also perished (4.1.E.1)

eml on

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,898 miles

eml light on

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 55,888 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

eml light on

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2016 53,313 miles

EML on

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Feb 2016 53,307 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2015 50,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily worn on edges.

front brake pads very low recommend replacement a.s.a.p

o/s headlight damaged but secure at time of test.

Pass 23 Feb 2014 47,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,492 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 38,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,312 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,980 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 23,974 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 14,244 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 14,244 miles

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

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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RL04 UNS is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RL04 UNS, 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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RL04 UNS is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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