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RV54 SZG

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,257 mi
Last recorded146,257 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 SZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 146,257 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 145,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and at limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 137,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 137,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 133,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 129,794 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 129,757 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treaded area 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treaded area 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treaded area 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treaded area 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 118,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 113,509 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 98,698 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,749 miles

under trey fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,532 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre low on the raised edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

near side front tyre starting to perish dot code 0703

off side front tyre starting to perish dot code 2709

Fail 1 Nov 2013 89,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

near side front tyre starting to perish dot code 0703

off side front tyre starting to perish dot code 2709

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,804 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,779 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 80,795 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 80,795 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 56,528 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 56,528 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges almost to cords

Pass 29 Nov 2008 42,994 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 42,994 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,134 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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RV54 SZG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RV54 SZG, 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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RV54 SZG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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