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FD04 CHG

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,825 mi
Last recorded75,825 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 CHG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 75,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 71,744 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tail lamp damaged but not affecting light source output

Oil leak Sump and gearbox leaking ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 71,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre fitted in opposite direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tail lamp damaged but not affecting light source output

Oil leak Sump and gearbox leaking ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 66,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 61,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre has light cuts to the side walls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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

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

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

Offside Rear lens slightly damage but not obscuring light source output

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 61,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has light cuts to the side walls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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

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

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

Offside Rear lens slightly damage but not obscuring light source output

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 53,018 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,645 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 50,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,429 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,737 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 42,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,934 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,919 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,809 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,356 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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FD04 CHG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD04 CHG, 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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FD04 CHG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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