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RN53 VKD

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,064 mi
Last recorded143,064 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VKD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 143,064 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 143,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 138,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 138,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 132,074 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,120 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 118,260 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 114,697 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 114,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush strongly advised (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush strongly advised (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 106,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush strongly advised (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush strongly advised (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,158 miles

both rear tyres getting low

chip in windscreen

oil leak from diff

slight lip front brake discs

slight play in n/s upper suspension arm joint

Fail 19 Feb 2015 97,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

both rear tyres getting low

chip in windscreen

oil leak from diff

slight lip front brake discs

slight play in n/s upper suspension arm joint

Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,494 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 84,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 77,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 71,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 62,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,189 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 50,189 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,665 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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RN53 VKD is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RN53 VKD, 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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RN53 VKD is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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