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MP53 RTX

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,766 mi
Last recorded137,766 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RTX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 137,766 miles

bonnet held in place by pins

front bumper held in place by cable ties

nearside wing has a hole covered by tape and also holding in wing repeater

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake grabbing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 111,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake grabbing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,709 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 102,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 92,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,917 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,794 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 73,789 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,007 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 62,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,639 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,637 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 36,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,418 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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MP53 RTX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MP53 RTX, 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 MP53 RTX registered?

MP53 RTX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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