2004 Lexus IS200 2.0L Petrol · FN54 KSX

The Lexus IS200 presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 8 May 2025 at 68,873 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results since May 2022. The maintenance history shows no worsening faults, no outstanding advisories, and no recurring mechanical concerns across the available record. The odometer sat at 57,995 miles for the failed and subsequent passed tests in May 2022, then climbed to 60,463 miles by May 2023, 62,833 miles by April 2024, and 68,873 miles by May 2025. This equates to roughly 3,100 miles per year, which is low for a 22-year-old vehicle. The sparse but clean record implies light use, possibly with long stationary periods, and the previous keeper appears to have maintained the car to a standard that avoided consumable neglect such as tyre tread or brake disc wear being flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the car. Low annual mileage and standing time on a 2004 chassis raise the risk of structural corrosion to subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points even where the MOT tester logged no defects. The IS200's rear suspension bushes and coil springs warrant hands-on checks for perishing or cracking. Verify the brake calipers are free and not binding after storage, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under cold start. The clean MOT trail is a positive signal, but age-related rubber degradation and hidden rust will not always surface in a pass result.