MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All underbody has corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front and Rear suspension components corroded
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension has general corrosion
under body has general corrosion
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working andn/s (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK53 BTU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 MK53 BTU, 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 MK53 BTU registered?
MK53 BTU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2004.
Is MK53 BTU safe to buy?
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