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FE54 XOB

2004 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,819 mi
Last recorded118,819 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 XOB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 118,819 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 117,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted underside

Fail 3 Jul 2020 117,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted underside

Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,478 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 111,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 101,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 90,055 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 90,055 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45R17 91w (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,326 miles

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,950 miles

advise both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,221 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,743 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 54,189 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 54,189 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,710 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 44,710 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,034 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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FE54 XOB is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE54 XOB, 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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FE54 XOB is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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