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FA54 VWG

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,991 mi
Last recorded59,991 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 59,991 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 58,775 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 58,769 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 57,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 56,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,580 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 54,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,331 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 44,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,422 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 34,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,198 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,595 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking at tread.

offside rear tyre cracking at tread.

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 VWG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FA54 VWG, 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 VWG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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