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WM53 NYA

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,324 mi
Last recorded149,324 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 NYA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 149,324 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 149,259 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 146,608 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 136,763 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 136,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 131,943 miles

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 15 Jul 2021 131,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 126,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and surrounding area by anti roll bar. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and surrounding anti roll bar area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 126,398 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and surrounding area by anti roll bar. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and surrounding anti roll bar area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 120,503 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 113,896 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 112,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edge

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2017 106,375 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,041 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 100,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,839 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 79,839 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,453 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,387 miles

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

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

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

front suspension bushes worn

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,770 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,925 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 47,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2007 38,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 29,130 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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WM53 NYA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WM53 NYA, 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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WM53 NYA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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