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146,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and at limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treaded area 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treaded area 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treaded area 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treaded area 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under trey fitted
Engine covers fitted
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre wearing on the edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre low on the raised edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
near side front tyre starting to perish dot code 0703
off side front tyre starting to perish dot code 2709
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
near side front tyre starting to perish dot code 0703
off side front tyre starting to perish dot code 2709
rear brake pads worn low
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both front tyres worn on inner edges almost to cords
Front brake pads wearing low.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake pads wearing low.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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RV54 SZG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 RV54 SZG, 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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RV54 SZG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2004.
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