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RL53 FNR

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,095 mi
Last recorded128,095 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 FNR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 128,095 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 123,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 120,673 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 120,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 110,160 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 104,477 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2022 104,477 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 96,868 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2021 96,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,432 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 88,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 87,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,410 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 83,416 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,206 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 78,171 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 76,214 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,347 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,550 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,949 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,123 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 FNR is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FNR, 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 FNR is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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