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YJ53 AWB

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,967 mi
Last recorded123,967 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 AWB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 123,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 121,561 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

underside rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2022 112,493 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

underbody surface rust

Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,996 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 104,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 119,730 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner tyre tread worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Feb 2019 101,353 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner tyre tread worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2018 96,909 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 96,909 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner side wall and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,993 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 83,993 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,913 miles

nearside rear disc badly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,797 miles

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

Slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,829 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 34,174 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,174 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,068 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 17,885 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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YJ53 AWB 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 75%.

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 YJ53 AWB, 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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YJ53 AWB is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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