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LT54 MXA

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,818 mi
Last recorded49,818 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 MXA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 49,818 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 48,049 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,286 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 44,586 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,053 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,730 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 38,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lenz deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lenz deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,610 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,257 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,558 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

N/S rear tyre inner wall top edge cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 31,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S rear tyre inner wall top edge cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,269 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres has cuts not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 13 Aug 2013 26,269 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres has cuts not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,862 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

childseat insecure

nearside front tyre close to ply cords on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,372 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,517 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 13,517 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,561 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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LT54 MXA 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 LT54 MXA, 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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LT54 MXA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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