2004 Lexus IS200 2.0L Petrol · LL53 AAX
2004 Lexus IS200 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 169,186 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS200
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL53 AAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 169,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL53 AAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Lexus Is200 (LL53 AAX) between January 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LL53 AAX Mileage History
- 13/01/2023164,158 mi
- 13/01/2024165,589 mi+1,431 mi
- 23/11/2024166,862 mi+1,273 mi
- 23/11/2024166,862 mi
- 05/11/2025169,186 mi+2,324 mi
Average of roughly 1,788 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Approach this 2004 Lexus IS200 with caution due to its high mileage and persistent corrosion issues flagged across multiple MOT tests. It remains roadworthy for now but will likely need ongoing underside and suspension attention to keep it safe and legal.
Given the repeated MOT advisories for corrosion to both inner and outer sills, rear sub-frame and suspension mountings from 2023 through 2025, budget for professional underside inspection and possible welding in the near future. The November 2024 failure for a Nearside Front position lamp shows that minor electrical faults can still cause a fail, so confirm all lights, registration plate lamps and indicators work before purchase. Ask for full service history to verify the oil leak noted at 165,589 and 166,862 miles has been monitored and is not worsening, and check that the windscreen damage recorded in 2024 has not spread.
The 2.0-litre petrol engine in this IS200 is not the most economical by modern standards; expect low-30s mpg in mixed use, with road tax for a 2004 petrol car likely in the higher bands due to CO2. Insurance group for an older Lexus IS200 is modest, but at 169,000 miles, maintenance such as suspension bushes, brake pipes and exhaust sections will add up. Estimated annual running cost including fuel, tax, insurance and typical upkeep is around £1,200-£1,500 given the corrosion-related work likely needed.
Pay close attention to the corrosion flagged at every recent MOT: the 2025 test noted rear inner and outer sill mounting areas corroded, rear sub-frame corroded and both rear suspension arms corroded, though not seriously weakened. Inspect the sills, sub-frame and suspension arms in person or on a ramp, as the 'not excessive' wording means it passes now but could fail later. Check the Nearside Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated since 2023, the rear brake pipe corrosion covered in grease from 2025, and the offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in 2025, plus the minor exhaust gas leak noted in 2024.
This blue 1988cc petrol Lexus IS200, first registered in January 2004, has covered 169,186 miles as of its most recent November 2025 MOT pass. The MOT history shows a single failure in November 2024 for a non-working front position lamp, quickly rectified the same day, but recurring advisories for sill corrosion, sub-frame rust, oil leaks and worn suspension bushes. With no aggregate model reliability data available, the assessment rests solely on this vehicle's own record, which points to an ageing car with typical high-mileage wear.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Lexus IS200, so this guide relies entirely on the individual vehicle's recorded history.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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