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FM53 EDR

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,500 mi
Last recorded98,500 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EDR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 95,116 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 90,613 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

signs off radiator starting to leak

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,300 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both . front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Front front suspension components corroded .

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 85,300 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both . front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Front front suspension components corroded .

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame front mounting aria slightly corroded . n.s.r o.s.r (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,747 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 67,747 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion developing under vehicle components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake starting to bind slightly

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 55,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,393 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,499 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,966 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 28,613 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,957 miles

off side rear tyre has a cut but cords are not exsposed

Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,363 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 EDR is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EDR, 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 EDR is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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