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EN53 YFC

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,120 mi
Last recorded127,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 YFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 127,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 127,120 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 118,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,457 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r sill has surface rust

Pass 28 Jan 2023 99,741 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 97,751 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (O/S/R OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,993 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,255 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 92,163 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,396 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,535 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 87,395 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,282 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,512 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,480 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has small cut on inner side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,013 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,343 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 65,343 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,635 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,326 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 53,326 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,860 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,139 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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EN53 YFC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EN53 YFC, 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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EN53 YFC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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