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FD53 CFJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,775 mi
Last recorded137,775 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 137,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all underbody + suspension components undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2024 129,044 miles

All underbody undersealed

Fail 4 Dec 2024 129,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

All underbody undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2020 126,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 121,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,921 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 114,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 114,160 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,201 miles

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

engine and undercovers fitted.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 101,694 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 18 Nov 2014 95,647 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,473 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,093 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,985 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres are cracked.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,178 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,113 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,662 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,234 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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FD53 CFJ 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 90%.

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 FD53 CFJ, 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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FD53 CFJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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