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WR04 NUX

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,660 mi
Last recorded128,660 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 NUX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 128,660 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,634 miles

Offside rear tyre worn smooth inner tread

Fail 30 Aug 2019 120,632 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn smooth inner tread

Pass 2 Aug 2018 113,824 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate/washer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 104,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge, rest of tyre on 2.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge, rest of tyre on 2.3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting areas around bolts nearside and offside rear. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 104,656 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge, rest of tyre on 2.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge, rest of tyre on 2.3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting areas around bolts nearside and offside rear. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,527 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,376 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 81,376 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,479 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 75,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 7 Jul 2012 68,394 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 68,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,908 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 48,442 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2009 29,716 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 21,596 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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WR04 NUX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NUX, 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 NUX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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