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RY53 UJV

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,526 mi
Last recorded117,526 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 UJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 117,526 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 117,526 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 110,747 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 110,747 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 105,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,547 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 May 2013 99,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 99,020 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,263 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2009 82,275 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 82,275 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)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 73,123 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 61,747 miles

both front tyres slightly low

Fail 7 Dec 2006 48,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,995 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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RY53 UJV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UJV, 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 RY53 UJV registered?

RY53 UJV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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The MOT history for RY53 UJV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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