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HD53 AHJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,331 mi
Last recorded164,331 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 AHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 164,331 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 163,912 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lowers arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 163,912 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lowers arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 163,588 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 161,324 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 153,509 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 158,487 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside & Offside 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 142,785 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 124,772 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 124,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

covers & trays fitted

slight corrosion to underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 110,993 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 104,608 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 100,028 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o s rear brake disc in a rusty condition

Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,010 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 91,010 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,833 miles

n/s rear tyre close to the limit also has a small cut

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges also has a small cut

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,776 miles

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

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

slight play steering rack mounts

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,045 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,182 miles

osr and nsr tyre edges wearing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,735 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres worn on edges

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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HD53 AHJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HD53 AHJ, 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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HD53 AHJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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