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CF54 FHR

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

48,791 mi
Last recorded48,791 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 FHR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 48,791 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 48,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 48,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (rear parts) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe support brackets corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 46,964 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 46,963 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 45,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded on ends near flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (n/s close to cord on inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 1 Dec 2022 45,240 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded on ends near flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (n/s close to cord on inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,992 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 41,601 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s several pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 41,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Sub frame to floor attachment brackets excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Areas adjacent to sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Sub frame to floor attachment brackets excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Areas adjacent to sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE, UPPER and LOWER Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The underside of the vehicle has general advanced corrosion to many components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,750 miles

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 39,748 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both tread patterns going wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,430 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,731 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flat steel bar bolted to sub frame mounting point and floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flat steel bar bolted to sub frame mounting point and floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 33,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed and side wall badly split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flat steel bar bolted to sub frame mounting point and floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flat steel bar bolted to sub frame mounting point and floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,141 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,148 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,109 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,490 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,188 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,258 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 16,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,759 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 14,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,083 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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CF54 FHR is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CF54 FHR, 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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CF54 FHR is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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