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HJ53 VVF

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,392 mi
Last recorded47,392 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 47,392 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 47,388 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 46,445 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 44,884 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 43,562 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 42,113 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 42,113 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 40,987 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 40,987 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 39,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 36,160 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 36,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,460 miles

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 30,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perrished

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 27,015 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear bars,cracked & perished

near side rear tyre cracked/perished

near side wiper slightly split but clears the screen

rear brake pads obscured by caliper

Pass 16 Dec 2013 23,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ovality to rear brakes

Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 19,129 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Slight perishing to both front tyre sidewalls.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 19,129 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Perishing to front tyre side walls.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 16,934 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 16,934 miles

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

N/S/R tyre sidewall perishing.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 14,646 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 9,893 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 7,880 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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HJ53 VVF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Red 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 HJ53 VVF, 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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HJ53 VVF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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