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RE54 HHA

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

177,440 mi
Last recorded177,440 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 HHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 177,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 177,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 169,392 miles

Attention To Hand Brake Adjustment

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 169,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Attention To Hand Brake Adjustment

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 161,019 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Fail 26 Jul 2023 161,019 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 155,224 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 155,224 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 150,712 miles

Advise both front headlight lenses faded.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 145,195 miles

Advise both front headlight lenses faded.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 141,520 miles

Advise rear brake discs inner face corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2019 141,520 miles

Advise rear brake discs inner face corroded.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 137,130 miles

Advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly inner and outer edges and worn close to legal limits.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 127,365 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 127,365 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 121,494 miles

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

advise both rear driveshaft gaitors weeping grease.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 121,489 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

advise both rear driveshaft gaitors weeping grease.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 115,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear driveshaft cv gaitors outer weeping grease.

advise nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limits.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 115,714 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear driveshaft cv gaitors outer weeping grease.

advise nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limits.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear drive shaft cv gaitors outer weeping grease.

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on 3mm.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,592 miles

advise child seat fitted near side rear seat,unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise stone chip in front screen.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both front tyres wearing unevenley on inner edges and close to legal limits.

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,419 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,755 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 58,755 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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RE54 HHA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RE54 HHA, 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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RE54 HHA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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