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FD54 RAU

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,101 mi
Last recorded93,101 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 RAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,101 miles

Offside Rear sill has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2019 93,101 miles

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

Offside Rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,533 miles

Advise rear brake pads low.

Both front brake discs corroded.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,199 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 87,199 miles

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

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall and both edges worn.

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 83,950 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall and both edges worn.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,143 miles

NSF tyre wall has cuts, But no cords are showing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,946 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 62,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,816 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,757 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 48,753 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

belly pan fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,259 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,259 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,916 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,891 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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FD54 RAU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD54 RAU, 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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FD54 RAU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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