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FM53 ECY

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,295 mi
Last recorded109,295 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 109,295 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 109,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,560 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,961 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,642 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 3 Feb 2012 42,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,997 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 30,194 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,614 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 11 Jan 2008 21,412 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 5 Jan 2007 18,020 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 ECY 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 94.1%.

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 ECY, 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 ECY registered?

FM53 ECY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 ECY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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