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RD54 LEX

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,517 mi
Last recorded113,517 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD54 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 113,517 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 113,452 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 111,220 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 111,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 109,638 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 109,634 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,776 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,852 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,735 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,575 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 77,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,168 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,866 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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RD54 LEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RD54 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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What year was RD54 LEX registered?

RD54 LEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is RD54 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD54 LEX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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