MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
windscreen has scratch from wiper damage
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
windscreen has scratch from wiper damage
Advise windscreen scratched
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
nearside rear tyre stepped on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FM53 EDJ registered?
FM53 EDJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is FM53 EDJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM53 EDJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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