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RF56 MWD

2007 Lexus IS200

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

225,443 mi
Last recorded225,443 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS20095,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 MWD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 225,443 miles

Offside 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 o/s+n/s, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 225,443 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside 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 o/s+n/s, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 208,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 208,130 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 187,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 165,520 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 165,510 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 145,615 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 145,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 126,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail in off side front tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2013 126,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail in off side front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2012 120,504 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 120,504 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 Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 87,547 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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RF56 MWD is a 2007 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,599 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 RF56 MWD, 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 19 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF56 MWD registered?

RF56 MWD is a 2007 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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