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RL53 FFC

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,248 mi
Last recorded107,248 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 FFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,248 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 107,248 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 95,459 miles

nearside front and offside front lower-rear suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,673 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner tread

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,044 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,087 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 45,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,512 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,618 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,256 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES.

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM.

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW. (3MM).

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,769 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 16,730 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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RL53 FFC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RL53 FFC, 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 RL53 FFC registered?

RL53 FFC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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The MOT history for RL53 FFC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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