MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED
VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOWERED
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
small stone chip on windscreen drivers view of road not impaired
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
small stone chip on windscreen drivers view of road not impaired
Offside Front tyre very bald on outer edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under covers fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside front tyre outer edge bald
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust noted rusty
front number plate damaged
fuel filler pipes noted rusty
r/o/s disc's slight surface corrison inner edge
rear brake pads look low
slight engine oil leak round sump area
slight wear noted on front discs
spair wheel missing
under trays fitted
front number plate damaged
fuel filler pipes noted rusty
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust noted rusty
r/o/s disc's slight surface corrison inner edge
rear brake pads look low
slight engine oil leak round sump area
slight wear noted on front discs
spair wheel missing
under trays fitted
bonnet release cable/latch poor
r/o/s tyre has approx 2.5mm of tread left
sections of the exhaust system noted rusty
trac off during brake test
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
bonnet release cable/latch poor
f/n/s tyre perished and buldge starting to form on the outer wall
r/o/s tyre has approx 2.5mm of tread left
sections of the exhaust system noted rusty
trac off during brake test
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres starting to perish
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RE53 TFA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 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 RE53 TFA, 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 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RE53 TFA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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