2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Lexus IS200 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,283 MOT tests in 2024. 66.1% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time66.1%
Failed or needed repairs33.9%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,283 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    49 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    46 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    35 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.3%
  2. Suspension16.0%
  3. Brakes11.8%
  4. Tyres10.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  7. Body & chassis4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Lexus IS200?

In 2024, 66.1% of 2004 Lexus IS200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,283 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Lexus IS200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Lexus IS200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).