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V88 CGS

2004 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,672 mi
Last recorded87,672 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 CGS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,672 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 210,912 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 85,087 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 210,255 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,371 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 207,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 205,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 76,332 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 203,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 73,702 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 200,862 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 200,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 198,243 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,117 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 191,850 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 191,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 191,589 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 35,604 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 177,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 177,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 21,593 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 172,408 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 130,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 130,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 125,085 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 125,085 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 108,382 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 108,382 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,585 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs worn

limited underside inspection possible due to fitment of undershields

offside rear brake disc corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,420 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,505 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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V88 CGS is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V88 CGS, 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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V88 CGS is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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