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LK53 VKJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,457 mi
Last recorded135,457 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VKJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 135,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 132,323 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 128,140 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,825 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 122,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 120,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 118,209 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 117,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,104 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,109 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 108,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

both headlamp lens starting to fade

Fail 16 Mar 2017 104,817 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front discs becoming worn & lipped

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

both headlamp lens starting to fade

Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,503 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

small cuts to n/s/f tyre (not to cords)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shocks weeping

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 93,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust system rattles .

seepage from rack and pinon .

Fail 21 Feb 2014 93,084 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges .

centre exhaust system rattles .

seepage from rack and pinon .

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,146 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 83,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 77,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,787 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,903 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,797 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,861 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,868 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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LK53 VKJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK53 VKJ, 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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LK53 VKJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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