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WR04 JGZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,178 mi
Last recorded149,178 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 JGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 149,178 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 149,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 145,935 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 140,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 140,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 122,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 117,236 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 117,236 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 109,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR FACING (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR FACING (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar slightly distorted + BRACKET (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 101,770 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 101,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Aug 2015 87,147 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,597 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 69,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,653 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 62,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,300 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,366 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 22 Mar 2010 40,737 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,098 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,405 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 21,405 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

front reg plate damaged

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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WR04 JGZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WR04 JGZ, 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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WR04 JGZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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