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LS54 ETU

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,630 mi
Last recorded62,630 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 ETU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 62,630 miles

whole of underbody is covered in underseal

Fail 17 Jun 2026 62,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

whole of underbody is covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 62,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corrosion hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All others covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlight cleaning device missing

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 61,924 miles

Both head lamps cloudy poor pattern

N//s/r sill rusty

O/s/r sill hole rusty seat belt anchor not known

Pass 30 May 2024 61,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced becoming advanced in some areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear outer sill badly corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 26 May 2023 60,252 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trim Switch Adjusted to Test Headlights

Underbody Corrosion, Advanced in places

Pass 16 May 2022 59,187 miles

Nearside Rear Lower sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Lower sill slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2021 57,718 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 56,754 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 55,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 53,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 52,220 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,711 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 50,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 45,319 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 Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,982 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,865 miles

Wipers smearing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,032 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,968 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall scrubbed.

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 22,968 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall scrubbed.

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,533 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 9,915 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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LS54 ETU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS54 ETU, 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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LS54 ETU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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