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FL54 LXJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,467 mi
Last recorded126,467 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 LXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 126,467 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure

Fail 5 May 2026 126,467 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Undertray not fully secure

Pass 9 May 2025 125,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 124,072 miles

General Underbody Corrosion Allover

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 123,071 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tail Light Lens Cracked

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 122,516 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear taillight slightly damaged but not affecting light output

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

Rear underbody slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2021 122,230 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tail light damaged but does not emit a white light

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

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2021 122,230 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tail light damaged but does not emit a white light

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2020 121,850 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2020 121,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,776 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 118,776 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 117,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output broken but not sharp edges (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 117,082 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output broken but not sharp edges (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,108 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,535 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 111,535 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 108,882 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 107,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 107,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,694 miles

battery insecure

front screen chipped

nearside front tyre wearing low and outer side wall cut in several places

nearside rear light lense taped up

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Oct 2012 106,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

battery insecure

front screen chipped

nearside front tyre wearing low and outer side wall cut in several places

nearside rear light lense taped up

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,243 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and nail in tread

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber is damp

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 103,420 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear shock absorber is damp

rear brake pads low

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2010 103,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear shock absorber is damp

rear brake pads low

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2009 95,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,066 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 86,906 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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FL54 LXJ 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 64.3%.

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 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 FL54 LXJ, 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 LXJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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