MOT Status
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199,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres worn
front tyres worn on inside edges
rear brake pads appear worn
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.
Offside Front 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.
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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.
Is FM53 AWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM53 AWC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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