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YL53 DCE

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,403 mi
Last recorded86,403 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 DCE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 84,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 82,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides getting rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides getting rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 82,743 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides getting rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides getting rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,941 miles

Under seal applied to vehicles underside

Pass 10 Sep 2022 78,314 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 74,511 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,838 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,418 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 62,125 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 62,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,923 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,781 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,761 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,501 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 35,483 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 30,939 miles

offside front tyre scrubbed to inner edge

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 22 Sep 2012 30,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre scrubbed to inner edge

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,847 miles

near side front tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2010 22,045 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,736 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,615 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,122 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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YL53 DCE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 YL53 DCE, 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 YL53 DCE registered?

YL53 DCE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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