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FM04 NDZ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,585 mi
Last recorded143,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 NDZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 143,585 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 134,660 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 122,624 miles

rear subframe has general corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2022 109,614 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,796 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated d/link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,643 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,072 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 80,072 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,558 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,096 miles

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 4 Jul 2015 78,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,151 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,218 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,284 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,357 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,066 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,876 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,617 miles

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

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

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

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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FM04 NDZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM04 NDZ, 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 FM04 NDZ registered?

FM04 NDZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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