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HD54 FYG

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,444 mi
Last recorded68,444 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 FYG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 68,444 miles

Odd tyre tread types on front axle

Windscreen wiper blade defective In poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 68,443 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced In poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track-rod end not secure -- loose on threads (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced In poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning Severe judder -- loose belt? (2.1.5 (a))

Odd tyre tread types on front axle

Windscreen wiper blade defective In poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 66,952 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 66,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,369 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,965 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,194 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 61,145 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 60,009 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,420 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 53,696 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,970 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre split around the sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,833 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,363 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 45,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,568 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,755 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 40,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,185 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,390 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 38,375 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 35,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,188 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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HD54 FYG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HD54 FYG, 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 HD54 FYG registered?

HD54 FYG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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