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RL53 FNN

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

199,744 mi
Last recorded199,744 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 FNN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 199,744 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 189,057 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 189,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 177,377 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 177,375 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 165,439 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 165,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 154,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 142,877 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 133,252 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 123,855 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 114,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,201 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 95,390 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,854 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 76,047 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,818 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 58,660 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 54,117 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 49,623 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,653 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,865 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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RL53 FNN is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RL53 FNN, 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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RL53 FNN is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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