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FL54 LWO

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,615 mi
Last recorded128,615 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 LWO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 128,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear inner sills corroded. not excessive

fuel tank secondary support brackets corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2025 128,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2054517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear inner sills corroded. not excessive

fuel tank secondary support brackets corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 123,366 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 122,192 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 122,179 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 119,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,709 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 107,722 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 101,665 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 94,335 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 87,489 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 80,711 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 72,510 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 72,437 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Cut in offside rear tyre but not to cords

Pass 3 May 2013 65,112 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 65,106 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 58,940 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 58,940 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,636 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,641 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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FL54 LWO 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 78.3%.

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 FL54 LWO, 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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FL54 LWO is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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