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FG54 OCA

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 OCA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 114,673 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Steering column, lower UJ (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 106,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,810 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,179 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,491 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 66,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,259 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,905 miles

under body is rusting very bad but no rot

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,387 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,857 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,459 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 39,455 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,806 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,927 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,908 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,815 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,012 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 17,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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FG54 OCA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FG54 OCA, 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 FG54 OCA registered?

FG54 OCA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for FG54 OCA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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