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LM53 UFK

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,317 mi
Last recorded92,317 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 92,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion , body , suspension , sub frame

Pass 1 Mar 2025 87,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 87,587 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,514 miles

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 86,096 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2022 86,096 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,828 miles

Front Heavy corrosion to suspension parts

Headlamps deteriorated light output not affected

Rear Heavy corrosion to suspension parts

Fail 23 Feb 2021 85,819 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Heavy corrosion to suspension parts

Headlamps deteriorated light output not affected

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Repair advised asap (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Heavy corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,144 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 84,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 81,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 81,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,771 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,489 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit in places

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,949 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,335 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,795 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 53,718 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,288 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 52,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,152 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 47,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,056 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007

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 UFK is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LM53 UFK, 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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LM53 UFK is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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