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RR03 LEX

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,071 mi
Last recorded75,071 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR03 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2024 75,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2023 74,967 miles

most underside, subframe, components and chassis have some corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,851 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 73,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 71,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,026 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 65,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point 2mm ish, inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 65,429 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point 2mm ish, inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,319 miles

Rear registration plate is deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,500 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,394 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 51,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,238 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

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

Offside rear tyre 2mm

Steering rack bushes slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2014 39,864 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)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 36,016 miles

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2012 29,778 miles

o/s/f suspension shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,761 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Nov 2010 12,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 10,348 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 8,439 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 5,870 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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RR03 LEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RR03 LEX, 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 RR03 LEX registered?

RR03 LEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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