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WR54 VDL

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

142,709 mi
Last recorded142,709 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 VDL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 142,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 140,346 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 140,343 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 137,647 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 135,422 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 133,758 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 132,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 131,436 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 130,113 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 128,596 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front both tyres outer side wall has worn out

Pass 9 Dec 2016 127,198 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 125,721 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 124,113 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 122,245 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 115,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 106,765 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,482 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 94,475 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 69,646 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer egde.

Front number plate cracked.

N/S/F tyre worn inner and outer edges.

N/S/R tail lamp cracked but not showing white light.

O/s/F tyre worn badly on outer edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,990 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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WR54 VDL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 WR54 VDL, 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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WR54 VDL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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