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FA54 SMV

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,700 mi
Last recorded122,700 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 122,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 122,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill/ wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 118,520 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 115,001 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 114,858 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 111,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 108,332 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch areas

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear & nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 108,322 miles

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

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch areas

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear & nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 105,049 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 7 May 2021 104,967 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2020 101,941 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 98,487 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 98,487 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 16 May 2018 88,888 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 88,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 76,408 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,205 miles

engine light on

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 72,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 68,508 miles

rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 25 Jul 2015 68,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,734 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,871 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 61,430 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,112 miles

front wipers starting to deteriorate

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,159 miles

Has slight cracking to nearside front tyre.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,914 miles

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

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

n s f wiper blade split but and clearing screen ok

n s r tyre worn on outer edge

o s f wiper blade split and slightly smearing screen

o s r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,867 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,443 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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FA54 SMV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA54 SMV, 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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FA54 SMV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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