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AK04 FML

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,514 mi
Last recorded130,514 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 FML
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 130,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 130,360 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides and headlamp level warning light on dash (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe support housings corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 118,931 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2013 81,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2012 64,883 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 43,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s wiper blade start to split

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,563 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,877 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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AK04 FML is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK04 FML, 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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AK04 FML is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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