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DG53 WHE

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,557 mi
Last recorded110,557 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 110,557 miles

Nearside Inner corroded

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

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 106,722 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 103,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 99,110 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,719 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,472 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,385 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 80,171 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 80,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,394 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 75,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,450 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,090 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,652 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 55,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,882 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,601 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 43,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,510 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 32,227 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking. nearside rear shock absorber leaking. offside front shock absorber leaking.front pads becoming worn.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,231 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 14,355 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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DG53 WHE 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 80%.

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 DG53 WHE, 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 DG53 WHE registered?

DG53 WHE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is DG53 WHE safe to buy?

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