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AF54 MXH

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,461 mi
Last recorded128,461 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 MXH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 128,461 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 27 May 2025 117,954 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

under body under covered under seal

Pass 8 May 2024 104,916 miles

front + rear suspension very rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 8 May 2024 104,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front + rear suspension very rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 3 May 2024 104,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 94,256 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 92,009 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 90,038 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 89,678 miles

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 88,568 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,678 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 86,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner side wall cut

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,504 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre-to-rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,970 miles

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

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe slight corroded

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe slight corroded

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,606 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,087 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,083 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,560 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,674 miles

Rear discs badly pitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,179 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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AF54 MXH is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF54 MXH, 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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AF54 MXH is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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