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LM53 UFG

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,300 mi
Last recorded85,300 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 UFG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 85,300 miles

Rear discs poor

Fail 5 Mar 2026 85,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear discs poor

Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,740 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear discs poor

Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,811 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 81,992 miles

Offside Front slight bind on wheel

Rear starting to rust

Pass 31 Dec 2020 81,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,665 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,767 miles

Rear both rear tyres going bald on inside

Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,533 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 64,358 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,787 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,404 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,943 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,931 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,268 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,830 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,154 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,111 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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LM53 UFG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LM53 UFG, 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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What year was LM53 UFG registered?

LM53 UFG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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