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SJ04 POU

2004 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,552 mi
Last recorded139,552 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 POU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 139,552 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 135,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 135,980 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 135,966 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 135,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 135,563 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 135,219 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 133,400 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 127,780 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 122,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 109,514 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 109,429 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,211 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,110 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,572 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,210 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 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 23 Sep 2011 61,335 miles

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

suspension leveling sensor insecure

wiper blades poor

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,136 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,783 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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SJ04 POU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SJ04 POU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ04 POU registered?

SJ04 POU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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The MOT history for SJ04 POU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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