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ML54 LEX

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,734 mi
Last recorded150,734 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 150,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 146,798 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 140,672 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 132,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,234 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 103,783 miles

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,008 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,301 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2015 87,301 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,547 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,241 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 71,241 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to 2.00mm

Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,885 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 51,885 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

rear discs in poor condition and brake pads low

Pass 2 Dec 2010 44,148 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 44,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,606 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 35,602 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,118 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

damage osr tyre

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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ML54 LEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML54 LEX, 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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ML54 LEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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