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FC04 HTX

2004 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,326 mi
Last recorded160,326 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HTX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 160,326 miles

General Under Body Corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody seal

Pass 24 Mar 2023 141,562 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion beneath vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2022 134,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 134,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 126,815 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 126,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,618 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake reserve travel low

Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,894 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,997 miles

corrosion inside of front and rear brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,438 miles

both rear tyres 2mm inner edges

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f shocker damp

Fail 10 Mar 2014 79,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres 2mm inner edges

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,259 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,233 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,311 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,802 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 30,191 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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FC04 HTX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FC04 HTX, 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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FC04 HTX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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