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XL53 XUS

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,118 mi
Last recorded106,118 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL53 XUS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 106,118 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 100,840 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 97,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 94,210 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 92,950 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,022 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,763 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 75,763 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,065 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 58,799 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 58,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belt due to child seat

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,648 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 41,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,640 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,824 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,102 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,213 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 16,114 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,185 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,394 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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XL53 XUS is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XL53 XUS, 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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What year was XL53 XUS registered?

XL53 XUS is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is XL53 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for XL53 XUS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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