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SAB 4A

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,687 mi
Last recorded58,687 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAB 4A
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 58,687 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 56,950 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 55,035 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 53,362 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,314 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,852 miles

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

Oil sitting on bottom of engine - no visible leaks

Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,614 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,229 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 44,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 42,745 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 42,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 41,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2015 41,361 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,926 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 36,608 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 33,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,813 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,258 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 25,258 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 20,521 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 20,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 17,677 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 12,368 miles

Offside front inner tyre sidewall cut on curb ing ring but not affecting cords.

Offside rear inner tyre sidewall cut on curbing ring but not affecting cords.

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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SAB 4A is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SAB 4A, 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 SAB 4A registered?

SAB 4A is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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