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RV54 SUF

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,728 mi
Last recorded98,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,728 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to door and wheel arch

bonnet handle broken

top of bonnet corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2019 98,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear slight damage to door and wheel arch

bonnet handle broken

top of bonnet corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 94,071 miles

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

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

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2018 93,977 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear suspension has surface corrosion

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,161 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 83,153 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,582 miles

Front pads low

Fail 12 Jan 2015 77,582 miles

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

Front pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 71,651 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,115 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 67,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,886 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 50,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,640 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 33,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,202 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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RV54 SUF 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 72.2%.

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 RV54 SUF, 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 RV54 SUF registered?

RV54 SUF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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