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AO54 JWA

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,814 mi
Last recorded143,814 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 JWA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 143,814 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 143,730 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 143,702 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 137,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch & inner sill area's corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 131,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 125,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,203 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 120,178 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,370 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 111,382 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 106,635 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 106,635 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 101,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Arm bush slight play.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber misting.

Offside Rear Lower Arm bush slight play.

Offside Rear Shock absorber leaking.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,324 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 85,199 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,161 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 68,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,462 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,090 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,061 miles

Both Front Shock Absorbers Weeping Slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,816 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,544 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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AO54 JWA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 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 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 AO54 JWA, 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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AO54 JWA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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