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SV04 AAV

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

213,672 mi
Last recorded213,672 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 AAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 213,672 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 213,642 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 203,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Sill corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 198,376 miles

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

Rear Outer Sill corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 191,570 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 186,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 182,215 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 179,033 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 179,033 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 173,070 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 173,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside front worn inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 158,603 miles

Dampness around steering rack

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear chassis sections corroded

Rear number plate water damaged

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2018 158,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Dampness around steering rack

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear chassis sections corroded

Rear number plate water damaged

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2017 145,521 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in steering

Fail 9 Mar 2017 145,521 miles

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Mar 2016 130,155 miles

play inner steering joints

Fail 1 Mar 2016 129,870 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play inner steering joints

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,467 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 113,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 103,025 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion and some damage to sills

exhaust corroded

front discs worn/pitted

rear discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion and some damage to sills

exhaust corroded

front discs worn/pitted

rear discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2011 60,304 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,028 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,655 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,610 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 38,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake fliud low in reseviour

n/s/r lamp poor,corroded

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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SV04 AAV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SV04 AAV, 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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SV04 AAV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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