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L200 DNN

2004 Lexus IS200 SE

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,014 mi
Last recorded126,014 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS200 SE57,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 DNN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 126,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre section flange leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2025 116,293 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2024 107,530 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 105,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in treads, tyre @ 4mm, 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in treads, tyre @ 3mm, 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 102,755 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 102,749 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 v xl inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 96,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,419 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,155 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,338 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,029 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 69,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,273 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,146 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 48,134 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,860 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 36,910 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,421 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 22,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,987 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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L200 DNN is a 2004 Lexus IS200 SE in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 57,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L200 DNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L200 DNN is a 2004 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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