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LB53 RFK

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

164,690 mi
Last recorded164,690 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 RFK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 164,690 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 157,079 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 146,971 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 146,959 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 138,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 138,741 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2022 132,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox has a minor leak from weld repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 129,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 125,232 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 125,232 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 115,474 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 115,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 105,418 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 105,417 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 101,636 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 101,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 18 May 2016 95,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished and kerb damage

Offside Front Tyre has deep kerb damage - not to cords

Fail 18 May 2016 95,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished and kerb damage

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has deep kerb damage - not to cords

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 May 2015 88,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to sidewall of osf tyre

nsf tyre kerbed

Pass 18 May 2015 88,848 miles

damage to sidewall of osf tyre

nsf tyre kerbed

Pass 19 May 2014 81,738 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 81,738 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 74,860 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 74,860 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2012 67,893 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 67,893 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,078 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 54,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 45,840 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,024 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 37,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 28,140 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 28,140 miles

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

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

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)

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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LB53 RFK is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 LB53 RFK, 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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LB53 RFK is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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