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VRT 1M

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,611 mi
Last recorded98,611 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRT 1M
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 98,611 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 97,191 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 94,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 93,633 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 91,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 91,031 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 91,031 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,830 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 86,992 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 86,992 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,767 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 78,551 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 74,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,687 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,274 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,839 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,811 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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VRT 1M is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VRT 1M, 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 VRT 1M registered?

VRT 1M is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is VRT 1M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRT 1M shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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