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FG54 OCE

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Lpg 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,814 mi
Last recorded139,814 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 OCE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 139,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,831 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 136,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 133,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 129,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 125,462 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 125,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure boot floor excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

boot floor corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,731 miles

boot floor corroded and cracked under gas tank

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2018 117,719 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

boot floor corroded and cracked under gas tank

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,930 miles

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

boot floor corroded near gas tank

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2017 113,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot floor corroded near gas tank

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 109,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,158 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Oct 2015 106,158 miles

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

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,006 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,308 miles

front number plate poor

n/s/rear tyre close to legal limit

windscreen chipped zone a

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,938 miles

front plate deteriating

Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,887 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

offside front tyre appears punctured

Pass 25 Oct 2008 50,046 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 36,602 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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FG54 OCE is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FG54 OCE, 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 OCE is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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