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RL53 DTN

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,078 mi
Last recorded82,078 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 DTN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,078 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,381 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 79,380 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,990 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 75,990 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres badly cracked in tread area

Pass 30 Dec 2013 72,381 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

n/s/f tyre perishing in tread

o/s/f tyre perishing in tread

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,976 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 10 Dec 2012 66,976 miles

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,381 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,811 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 57,811 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,408 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 48,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,055 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,400 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr tyre wall cracking and edge worn

osf tyre edge badly worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 33,397 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr tyre wall cracking and edge worn

osf tyre edge badly worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 25,333 miles

advise condition of n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2007 25,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise condition of n/s/r tyre sidewall

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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RL53 DTN is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RL53 DTN, 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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RL53 DTN is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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