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X28 DFX

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

166,519 mi
Last recorded166,519 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 DFX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 166,519 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Mar 2025 156,782 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear general corrosion around subframe and jacking points

Pass 9 Feb 2024 147,342 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 138,761 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 133,031 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2020 128,220 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers & trays

Pass 20 Aug 2019 123,584 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn smooth inner edges and sidewall damaged no cords exposed

Oil leak, but not excessive service residue? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer CV boots omitting grease

Rear fuel pipe corroded, (intake)

covers & trays

Pass 22 Sep 2018 117,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 111,166 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,421 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 105,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

rear brake discs inner face heavily corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,064 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 99,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 94,022 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2014 94,022 miles

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

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,446 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 88,365 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,230 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS HAVE A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 25 Aug 2011 76,632 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 76,632 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2010 64,611 miles

Air Con pipe dust cap missing.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,611 miles

Air Con pipe dust cap missing.

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2009 54,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,058 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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X28 DFX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X28 DFX, 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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X28 DFX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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