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CF53 UAU

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,545 mi
Last recorded65,545 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 UAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 65,545 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 62,429 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 62,428 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,526 miles

Front suspension arms corroded both sides

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded both sides

Pass 25 Mar 2023 60,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms. both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms. both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,075 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 60,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 58,143 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 58,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 56,342 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 56,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,110 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

rear high level brake lamp inop

slight bind of n/s/f brake

some damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 18 Jan 2018 43,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

o/s/r brake discs badly corroded/pitting inner face of brake disc

rear high level brake lamp inop

slight bind of n/s/f brake

some corrosion to o/s/r brake disc/inner face

some damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,300 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 41,300 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,405 miles

Front BOTH worn on inside edge (215/45/17)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,435 miles

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

nsf tyre unevenly worn

osf tyre unevenly worn

Pass 30 Dec 2013 36,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,747 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 27,210 miles

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,394 miles

both frt tyres worn on inneredges,and sidewalls cracking,o/s frt tyre close to limits

frt innerpads worn

screws in both n/s frt and n/s rear tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,281 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,807 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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CF53 UAU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF53 UAU, 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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CF53 UAU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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