MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Front 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))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front suspension arm rear bushes
n/s/r child seat fitted
rear number plate delamted
corrosion located on all vehicle suspension and both fuel tank support straps.
front number plate delaminating.
vehicle battery loose but not insecure.
vehicle handbrake travel high.
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion located on all vehicle suspension and both fuel tank support straps.
front number plate delaminating.
vehicle battery loose but not insecure.
vehicle handbrake travel high.
both front and rear number plates de-laminating
o/s/r tyre inner sidewall displaying damage.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant staining and steam vapour from radiator
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
child seats fitted nsr and osr
transverse movement in rack mounts, considered acceptable
child seats fitted nsr and osr
transverse movement in rack mounts, considered acceptable
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CJ53 DRX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 CJ53 DRX, 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 CJ53 DRX registered?
CJ53 DRX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 February 2004.
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