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RY53 OGE

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,082 mi
Last recorded104,082 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 OGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,082 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,247 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,275 miles

Advise all four brake discs rusted & pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,206 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension lower wishbone bushes have slight free movement

Fail 12 Apr 2014 99,204 miles

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

nearside and offside rear suspension lower wishbone bushes have slight free movement

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,965 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 89,645 miles

Front number plate loose but not liable to fall off

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear outer cv gaiter damp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Steering rack damp

Unable to see rear brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 89,645 miles

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

Front number plate loose but not liable to fall off

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear outer cv gaiter damp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack damp

Unable to see rear brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,230 miles

Advise:engine oil leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 83,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise:engine oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,605 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 74,605 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,972 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 60,968 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,479 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,738 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges & cracking in tread

hand brake travel poor

Fail 8 Jan 2007 23,738 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges & cracking in tread

hand brake travel poor

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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RY53 OGE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RY53 OGE, 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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RY53 OGE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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