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SL54 VCE

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,767 mi
Last recorded42,767 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 VCE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 42,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 40,297 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 37,049 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 35,101 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 35,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 31,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 28,559 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 23,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 21,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 20,526 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 12,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wareing on inner edge

both rear tyres perished between tred

front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,039 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,995 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,955 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 9,154 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 8,187 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2008 6,964 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 5,615 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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SL54 VCE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL54 VCE, 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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SL54 VCE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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