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EN53 OSL

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,268 mi
Last recorded149,268 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 OSL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 149,268 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted N/S+O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S+O/S (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 143,266 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted N/S+O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S+O/S (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 138,729 miles

Exhaust noisey

Pass 27 Jan 2018 126,821 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 117,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 110,306 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,896 miles

O/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,100 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 96,100 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 96,042 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,003 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 76,344 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 66,153 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 55,795 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 45,115 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 33,664 miles

advisary 124873846357 still applies

Fail 9 Dec 2006 33,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake fluid level below maximum

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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EN53 OSL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EN53 OSL, 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 EN53 OSL registered?

EN53 OSL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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