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PY53 NZD

2004 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,783 mi
Last recorded61,783 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 NZD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 61,783 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 60,860 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,329 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,466 miles

Offside Rear sub frame mounting corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,066 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 55,066 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 53,019 miles

Both rear, and OSF tyres perished in tread area

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,337 miles

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 40,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 35,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,310 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 28,273 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 27,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 25,626 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,532 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,677 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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PY53 NZD is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PY53 NZD, 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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PY53 NZD is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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