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ET53 FXK

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,223 mi
Last recorded123,223 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FXK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 123,223 miles

n/s/r tyre's close to limit

o/s/r tyre's low on tread 2mm

rear discs inner surface heavy corrosion 50%

rear pads getting low 3mm

slight wear to both front lower swivel ball joints

Fail 16 Jun 2021 123,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced x2 bosch blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre's close to limit

o/s/r tyre's low on tread 2mm

rear discs inner surface heavy corrosion 50%

rear pads getting low 3mm

slight wear to both front lower swivel ball joints

Pass 23 Jun 2020 120,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres low on tread

both front suspension arm back bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge worn

Pass 31 May 2019 116,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 111,883 miles

slight lift in both front lower swivels

Pass 3 Jun 2017 109,362 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 107,792 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 107,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" blade replaced (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" blade replaced (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,130 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,437 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,437 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,245 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,278 miles

air bag warning light on

nearside rear tyre just starting to wear low on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,094 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,348 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,481 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,798 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,738 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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ET53 FXK is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET53 FXK, 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 ET53 FXK registered?

ET53 FXK is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is ET53 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 FXK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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