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FJ04 XEG

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,979 mi
Last recorded68,979 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 XEG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,979 miles

front wipers deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,303 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 60,302 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2014
Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,960 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,059 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 44,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,897 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 34,082 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,082 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,941 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 27,920 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,581 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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FJ04 XEG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ04 XEG, 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 FJ04 XEG registered?

FJ04 XEG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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