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FE04 EZG

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,576 mi
Last recorded133,576 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 EZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 133,576 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2021 121,367 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever travel is fairly long

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 121,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever travel is fairly long

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 115,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 108,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 107,484 miles

Offside Rear sub frame bracket rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,954 miles

Both front tyres are very worn on inside edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 105,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polish (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polish (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres are very worn on inside edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,479 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 103,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,543 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 87,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,322 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 82,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 82,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,481 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

minor paintwork damage

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,681 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge

covers fitted to sills and underside not allowing a full inspection

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,232 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2010 61,232 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,110 miles

engine under tray fitted

rear brake pads low

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,114 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 45,114 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 38,349 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic body sills and under trays fitted

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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FE04 EZG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FE04 EZG, 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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FE04 EZG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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