MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight damage to windscreen
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
spear tyre fitted to n/s/r but wrong size
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF53 OCE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 RF53 OCE, 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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What year was RF53 OCE registered?
RF53 OCE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 October 2003.
Is RF53 OCE safe to buy?
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