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RL53 WCC

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,387 mi
Last recorded85,387 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 WCC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 85,387 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 85,386 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 80,917 miles

Hand brake lever has slight travel

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 76,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 63,580 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,951 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,341 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,538 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,328 miles

under trays fitted hampering inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2016 40,752 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge/inner sidewall has small cracks

Pass 23 Dec 2015 35,198 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 32,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,763 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge and getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,682 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 15,806 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,542 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 14,585 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2008 13,229 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 9,022 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 WCC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WCC, 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 WCC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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