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FC04 LGL

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,640 mi
Last recorded148,640 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 LGL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2022 148,640 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill heavily corroded at rear. o/s lower subframe component mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s & o/s rear outer wheel arches corroded (no sharp edges)

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 141,470 miles

Front Both headlamps cloudy/weak beam pattern

General light corrosion to under body and suspension components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 138,077 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight play in the mounting bushes

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2020 137,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight play in the mounting bushes

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2019 130,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,315 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,630 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,835 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2015 93,983 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,615 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 83,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front and n/s/r tyres worn through secondary rubber on inner edges.

n/s/f wiper ends split.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,333 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 58,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 58,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,296 miles

nearside rear tyre smooth on inside edge

offside front tyre smooth on inside edge

offside rear tyre smooth on inside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,541 miles

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

nearside rear tyre nearly smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre nearly smooth on inner edge

offside wiper rubber has short split

Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,754 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 LGL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FC04 LGL, 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 LGL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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