CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ54 BXD

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,992 mi
Last recorded73,992 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 BXD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,992 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,939 miles

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

general corrosion on rear axle area

Fail 8 Oct 2024 72,939 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

general corrosion on rear axle area

Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,615 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,570 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sub frame rusty

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,717 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion to Front and Rear suspension components

General corrosion to under vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,400 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 66,400 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,220 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 64,045 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,835 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering drive belt is slack

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,193 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,016 miles

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,129 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake discs are corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,281 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre is wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2009 51,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,874 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 42,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 26,747 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ54 BXD is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ54 BXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ54 BXD?

You can check the full history of WJ54 BXD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ54 BXD registered?

WJ54 BXD is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is WJ54 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ54 BXD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ54 BXD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ54 BXD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.