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FD53 CFV

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

109,731 mi
Last recorded109,731 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 109,731 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 107,117 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 107,117 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 104,025 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 104,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 99,361 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 99,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,702 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 96,702 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 94,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 88,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,329 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,917 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Jun 2016 79,874 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,799 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front and both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F tyre cracking

N/S/R tyre punctured

O/S/F tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2008 38,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,484 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,634 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 CFV is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CFV, 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 FD53 CFV registered?

FD53 CFV is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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