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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flange / corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged
Nearside Rear outer sill holed and corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
fuel tank heat shield corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flange / corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged
Nearside Rear outer sill holed and corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
fuel tank heat shield corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
underside of vehicle very rusty
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside mirror glass slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Spare wheel carrier fractured boot compartment corroded and holed (6.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear boot floor corroded. not a structural part of car.
Rear suspension components corroded
under side of vehicle corroded
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear boot well corroded and weakened ( holed ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush ( rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear suspension components corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush ( rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear suspension components corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
front suspension components corroded
rear suspension components corroded
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
front suspension components corroded
rear suspension components corroded
underside of vehicle undersealed
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
underside of vehicle undersealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and central flanges - flanges deterioated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside small hole outer sill at rear
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and central flanges - flanges deterioated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside small hole outer sill at rear
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight seepage power steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight seepage power steering rack
n/s/r tyre getting low
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
front registration plate blowing
n/s/f tyre side wall cut
o/s/f tyre perished/worn on inner edge
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
rear exhaust box corroded
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
n/s/f wiper slightly torn
n/s/r head lamp bracket insecure
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre on legal limit
o/s/r tyre on legal limit needs a tyre asap
offside front tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement.
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front tyre wear
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SO53 FRD is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SO53 FRD, 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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SO53 FRD is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 January 2004.
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