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RK54 WSJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,030 mi
Last recorded110,030 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 WSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 110,030 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 110,030 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 104,191 miles

underbody mechanical components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 104,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

underbody mechanical components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 100,466 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 100,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,991 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,973 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 86,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,558 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 83,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,027 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 80,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,932 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 72,919 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,323 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2014 65,286 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 62,113 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 62,113 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 3 Nov 2012 56,439 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 56,328 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,080 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,471 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,112 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 39,112 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbed

Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,225 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,303 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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RK54 WSJ 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 RK54 WSJ, 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 RK54 WSJ registered?

RK54 WSJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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