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DE53 YFV

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,932 mi
Last recorded119,932 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 119,932 miles

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

rear sills rusty

rear suspension rusty

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2024 112,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 112,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 102,221 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 102,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 102,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,105 miles

underneath rusty

Pass 22 May 2018 93,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,056 miles

both rear sills very soft + heavily under sealed + painted

osf shocker damp

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 16 May 2017 90,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2154517 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nsr tyre worn on edge

osf tyre on limit

rear discs rusty

Pass 24 May 2016 88,085 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,120 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,607 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,824 miles

ns mirror poor, sills corroding,

Fail 12 Jun 2013 76,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ns mirror poor, sills corroding,

slight front brake judder, osf brake binds to limit, front discs worn & lip

Pass 9 May 2012 62,204 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 9 May 2012 64,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 26 May 2011 56,446 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 48,929 miles

Exhaust Rusty

slight wear fornt nad rear brake disc's

Pass 28 May 2009 43,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 39,603 miles

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

water leak on engine

Pass 21 May 2007 31,986 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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DE53 YFV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFV, 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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DE53 YFV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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