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FM53 AWC

2004 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

199,431 mi
Last recorded199,431 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 AWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 199,431 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 194,518 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 191,642 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 189,073 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 174,281 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 154,741 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 130,842 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (Damaged) (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Edges) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 130,842 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (Damaged) (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Edges) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 125,573 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 114,988 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 96,681 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,761 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,706 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,568 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,757 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,963 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,167 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,279 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 AWC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AWC, 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 FM53 AWC registered?

FM53 AWC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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