CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX54 VUL

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,352 mi
Last recorded144,352 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationYX54 VUL
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

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 144,352 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 143,959 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 143,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Pulling towards offside 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 141,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all four tyres are cracked within tread

Pass 12 Sep 2022 140,685 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 139,236 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

minor leak of exhaust gases from rear of centre section

Fail 9 Sep 2021 139,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault P0135. bank 1 sensor 1. O2 sensor heater circuit malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

minor leak of exhaust gases from rear of centre section

Pass 15 Sep 2020 138,393 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 138,393 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 135,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,899 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front and the offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

the dashboard engine check light is currently lit

Fail 3 Apr 2018 125,899 miles

Headlamp aim too low both the offside and nearside (1.8)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front and the offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

the dashboard engine check light is currently lit

Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,588 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge 215/45-17

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,802 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 83,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,583 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,885 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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

YX54 VUL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YX54 VUL, 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 YX54 VUL?

You can check the full history of YX54 VUL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX54 VUL registered?

YX54 VUL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is YX54 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX54 VUL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX54 VUL 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 YX54 VUL. 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.