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RN53 VTY

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,651 mi
Last recorded129,651 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VTY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 129,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 125,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 118,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 113,962 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 97,288 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 97,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,077 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 91,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,961 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,641 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,629 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,953 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,457 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,442 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 7,900 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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RN53 VTY is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 RN53 VTY, 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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RN53 VTY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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