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FN04 VWR

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

145,475 mi
Last recorded145,475 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VWR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 145,475 miles

vehicle generally rusty underneath

Fail 18 May 2026 145,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

vehicle generally rusty underneath

Pass 19 Mar 2025 143,578 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 136,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 128,314 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 121,773 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 114,943 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,069 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,814 miles

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 17 Nov 2016 86,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,383 miles

nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

offside wiper blade is split

play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,650 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,520 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,570 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,069 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,735 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,744 miles

o/s front tyre is worn slightly on outer edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,057 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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FN04 VWR is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FN04 VWR, 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 FN04 VWR registered?

FN04 VWR is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is FN04 VWR safe to buy?

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