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EJ54 KGK

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,314 mi
Last recorded115,314 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 KGK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 115,314 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills, sill closing panels & chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 115,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills, sill closing panels & chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 105,796 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES, INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING, NO CORDS EVIDENT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sills, chassis & suspension components corroding.

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 105,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES, INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING, NO CORDS EVIDENT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sills, chassis & suspension components corroding.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,682 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,166 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly cloudy

Fail 8 Nov 2022 94,078 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly cloudy

Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,239 miles

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

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

small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 83,239 miles

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

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

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

small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,932 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 77,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 65,352 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,998 miles

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

creaking noise & grease stains on gaiters from both NS & OS front lower swivels on lock to lock checks but no free play in joints

Fail 11 Nov 2016 60,994 miles

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

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

creaking noise & grease stains on gaiters from both NS & OS front lower swivels on lock to lock checks but no free play in joints

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,699 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 55,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,051 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,734 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small split at ends of offside wiper blade

Pass 17 Nov 2012 41,874 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,109 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 34,953 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,847 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,162 miles

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

small cut OS wiper blade

Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight wear inner shoulders of both front tyres

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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EJ54 KGK is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EJ54 KGK, 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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EJ54 KGK is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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