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FM53 EDJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,178 mi
Last recorded156,178 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 156,178 miles

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

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

Rear general under body corrosion

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

extensive engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2014 129,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,125 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2013 114,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 101,804 miles

windscreen has scratch from wiper damage

Fail 30 Jan 2012 101,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen has scratch from wiper damage

Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,016 miles

Advise windscreen scratched

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,458 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre stepped on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2008 55,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,039 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,420 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 44,419 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 EDJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EDJ, 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 EDJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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