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BN54 RZO

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,649 mi
Last recorded153,649 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 RZO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 153,649 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 153,619 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 150,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 149,550 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH PIPES ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 144,725 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 134,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 134,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 118,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 118,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,572 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

after market HID system fitted.

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2018 105,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp flashing

General corrosion on suspension components.

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

after market HID system fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 98,469 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

head lamp lens frosted

stone chips in screen

Fail 24 Nov 2017 98,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

head lamp lens frosted

stone chips in screen

Pass 29 Nov 2016 91,225 miles

Both front treys worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low view restricted (3.5.1g)

after market headlights fitted, images poor ns close to limits

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

spacing on no.plates poor

stone chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted

wert weather condtions

Fail 17 Nov 2015 84,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low view restricted (3.5.1g)

after market headlights fitted, images poor ns close to limits

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

spacing on no.plates poor

stone chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted

wert weather condtions

Fail 20 Nov 2014 78,311 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

corrosion to inner rear sills

corrosion to rear suspension

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit has cuts in tyres

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre low

rear brake pads low

small cuts in front inner tyre side walls

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,311 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

corrosion to inner rear sills

corrosion to rear suspension

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit has cuts in tyres

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre low

rear brake pads low

small cuts in front inner tyre side walls

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 69,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2011 64,196 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,810 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,019 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 29,178 miles

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

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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BN54 RZO is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN54 RZO, 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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BN54 RZO is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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