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YB53 UHD

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,139 mi
Last recorded141,139 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 UHD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 141,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 131,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 120,307 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,379 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 109,114 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 104,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,867 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 93,867 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 87,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,254 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,626 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 71,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,427 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 71,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 63,240 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 57,125 miles

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 23 Mar 2013 53,148 miles

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 24 Mar 2012 49,495 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,206 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 40,472 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,939 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 32,939 miles

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

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)

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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YB53 UHD is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB53 UHD, 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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YB53 UHD is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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