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RN53 VMR

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,117 mi
Last recorded115,117 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 115,117 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 115,117 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,923 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 113,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working Centre brake light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 112,095 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 112,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 109,658 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 106,215 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2017 106,209 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 104,477 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 104,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 101,300 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 95,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 89,954 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 82,092 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 58,965 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,231 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,778 miles

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

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 VMR is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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