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LA53 HGG

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,536 mi
Last recorded35,536 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 HGG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 35,536 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 33,963 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 32,705 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 31,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 30,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 29,762 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 29,599 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Lower door sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,987 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,410 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulders

Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,681 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 27,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,052 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,165 miles

N/S outer seal damaged

Pass 4 May 2012 24,276 miles

rocker cover gasket leaking

water pump leaking

front discs worn

Fail 16 May 2011 22,687 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 22,687 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,196 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 14,963 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 12,665 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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LA53 HGG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LA53 HGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA53 HGG registered?

LA53 HGG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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