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FM04 NFC

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,796 mi
Last recorded113,796 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 113,796 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,515 miles

N/S/R tyre on 3.5mm

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,662 miles

N/S/F Lower rear inner arm bush perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/F lower rear inner arm bush perishing

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

Under trays fitted limiting undersideview

Pass 15 Dec 2018 100,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

O/S/R tyre on 3mm tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 15 Dec 2017 93,118 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,289 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,973 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 62,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,579 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 52,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 May 2008 37,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,076 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 28,076 miles

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

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

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 NFC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NFC, 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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FM04 NFC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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