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RL53 NTN

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,475 mi
Last recorded68,475 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 68,475 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 63,529 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 63,529 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 58,705 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 58,704 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit also negative terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired insecure can weld (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,045 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 52,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,101 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)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 52,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 41,652 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 34,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,351 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,324 miles

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

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,189 miles

all four tyres cracking ; both front tyres getting low on inside edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,315 miles

all four tyres slightly cracking in tread

Fail 28 Apr 2010 20,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,486 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,636 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,485 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges,all four tyres splitting

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 NTN is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RL53 NTN, 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 NTN is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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