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FM53 AVC

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,333 mi
Last recorded137,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 AVC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 137,333 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 137,333 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,211 miles

both front ant n/s/r tyres tread cracked.

rear brakes noisey

Fail 31 Mar 2017 129,211 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front ant n/s/r tyres tread cracked.

rear brakes noisey

Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,598 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 123,598 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 118,705 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension

head light level warning light on

Fail 2 Apr 2015 118,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 7 Apr 2014 113,485 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to rear suspension.

front brake calipers sicking slightly.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,485 miles

corrosion to rear suspension.

front brake calipers sicking slightly.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,274 miles

front tres cracking and wearing on edges.

reae tyres cracking and splittingmrecommend replacement.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 99,357 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,595 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,889 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,052 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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FM53 AVC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM53 AVC, 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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FM53 AVC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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