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AK54 URZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,142 mi
Last recorded77,142 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 URZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 77,142 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 77,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 73,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2024 73,410 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 67,119 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,157 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 59,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front small cuts on outside wall

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,230 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cracks on the outside wall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,618 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 57,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,535 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,457 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 55,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,540 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,320 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,592 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,603 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,600 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,510 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 42,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,606 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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AK54 URZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 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 AK54 URZ, 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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AK54 URZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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