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GR53 HGD

2004 Lexus IS200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,630 mi
Last recorded97,630 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 HGD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 97,630 miles

Rear exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 93,178 miles

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

Rear exhaust system slight corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2024 93,177 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Travel (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 89,393 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking power steering pipe cooler leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 86,270 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 86,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,991 miles

Coolant leak Signs of coolant seepage in multiple places ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 82,955 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Signs of coolant seepage in multiple places ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 79,589 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2019 75,363 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 75,363 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 72,376 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 May 2018 72,371 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced washer (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced washer (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,477 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,160 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 63,848 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 58,752 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,344 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,344 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,383 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 43,957 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM TREAD BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,392 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 1.6MM TREAD

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,994 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,085 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 20,085 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,038 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 11,726 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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GR53 HGD is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR53 HGD, 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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GR53 HGD is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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