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HF53 DLV

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,511 mi
Last recorded149,511 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 149,511 miles

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 145,961 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 145,951 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2023 145,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 140,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 140,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 134,730 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 134,730 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 123,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,827 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 104,827 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,437 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 96,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,268 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,637 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 62,781 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 54,666 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,695 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 34,246 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,093 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,147 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,066 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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HF53 DLV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HF53 DLV, 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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HF53 DLV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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