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FM53 AVD

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,818 mi
Last recorded152,818 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 152,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 146,580 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 146,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan, rearward sub-frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner, forward, lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan, rearward sub-frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner, forward, lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 139,449 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 129,636 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,161 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,102 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 119,102 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,819 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

n/s sill corroded at rear

Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,628 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,888 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,644 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,427 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 83,427 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 77,541 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,149 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,599 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,438 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,013 miles

both front door windows dark tint

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,727 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 40,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,023 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,915 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 AVD is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM53 AVD, 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

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What year was FM53 AVD registered?

FM53 AVD is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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