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DE53 OZH

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,847 mi
Last recorded140,847 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OZH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 140,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 140,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,162 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 136,960 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 134,896 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Pass 6 Jan 2020 133,375 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Pass 15 Jan 2019 128,941 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 128,941 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 122,299 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 122,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

limited inspection due to underbody covers being fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 117,564 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 112,273 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 112,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 103,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 84,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,485 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,024 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 74,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,944 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 65,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,841 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,913 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 26,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DE53 OZH is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DE53 OZH, 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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What year was DE53 OZH registered?

DE53 OZH is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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