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FG54 OBZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,673 mi
Last recorded124,673 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 OBZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 117,842 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 113,668 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 112,232 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,465 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 106,272 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 103,089 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven slower and lower , also has a slight bind. (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 103,088 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven slower and lower , also has a slight bind. (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner shoulder, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim very strong advise !! borderline pass!! starting to let tyre sidewall start to buldge out. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 100,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 91,355 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 84,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,022 miles

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

child seat fitted to o/s/rear adult belt

front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,973 miles

1. Both rear tyres treads 3mm 2. Rear number plate starting to delaminate around edges

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,313 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,834 miles

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

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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FG54 OBZ 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 88.9%.

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 FG54 OBZ, 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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FG54 OBZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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