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DF54 APU

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,349 mi
Last recorded84,349 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 APU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 84,349 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

cant see full depth of the rear brake pads

Fail 16 Jan 2026 84,349 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

cant see full depth of the rear brake pads

Pass 13 Jan 2025 83,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 81,339 miles

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

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

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

cant see the full depth of the rear brake pads

Fail 19 Dec 2023 81,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken ring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken ring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

cant see the full depth of the rear brake pads

Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,873 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,288 miles

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

cant see the full depth of the rear brake pads

Pass 21 Dec 2019 73,023 miles

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

cant see full depth of the rear brake pads

Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

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

cant see full depth of the front inner pads on both sides

cant see rear brake pads

Pass 22 Dec 2017 22,444 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,581 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 50,728 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)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,634 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,487 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,376 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 9 Dec 2011 32,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,665 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,776 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,092 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 17,124 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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DF54 APU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DF54 APU, 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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What year was DF54 APU registered?

DF54 APU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is DF54 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF54 APU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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