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EJ54 XED

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,138 mi
Last recorded140,138 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 140,138 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 140,138 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 136,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,108 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 125,724 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 120,801 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,219 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Jun 2018 118,219 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Power steering malfunctioning Belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 114,625 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 110,776 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,646 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 86,708 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 71,760 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 71,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 62,981 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 54,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,187 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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EJ54 XED is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ54 XED, 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 EJ54 XED registered?

EJ54 XED is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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