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FM04 NEF

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,921 mi
Last recorded128,921 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 NEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 128,921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 112,965 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 112,965 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2014 104,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 97,492 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 97,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

reare brake disks heavily pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,412 miles

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

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,289 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2011 77,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,570 miles

Front number plate cracked

Plastic panel c overing teh underside of the vehcile preventing a full mot inspection

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,044 miles

Front number plate cracked slightly

Hand brake noisey when applied on both sides

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,184 miles

both front wiper blades splitting on ends

underbody covered by plastic panels preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,438 miles

Nearside 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 NEF is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM04 NEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM04 NEF?

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What year was FM04 NEF registered?

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

Is FM04 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 NEF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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