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MT53 OUE

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,817 mi
Last recorded138,817 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 OUE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 138,817 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight tarnished

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

general corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2021 110,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight tarnished

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

general corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2020 107,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 99,190 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,222 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 93,222 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,942 miles

Rear brake discs very poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2016 89,942 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs very poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,512 miles

plastic under trays fitted

general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2015 86,512 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general under body corrosion

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,164 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 83,164 miles

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

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

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 9 Feb 2013 73,809 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,552 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,932 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,835 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,847 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,480 miles

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

front tyres wearing on the edges slightly

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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MT53 OUE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MT53 OUE, 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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MT53 OUE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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