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H5 FBL

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,832 mi
Last recorded74,832 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 FBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 74,832 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 74,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 70,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 70,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 61,887 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 57,979 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both side sill covered with side skirts.

Fail 6 Jan 2023 57,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sills covered with side skirts.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,442 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,933 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 56,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 54,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,973 miles

undertray loose

exhaust coroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,633 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

cut in n/s/f tyre no cords exposed

exhaust system in general is coroded

undertray loose

Pass 16 Nov 2015 47,650 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks have a slight lip

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake disks lipped

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2013 43,154 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake disks lipped

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,359 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,420 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 32,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,985 miles

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

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

all tyres worn / wearing on iner edges ( offside rear badly worn on in er edge advise replace )

Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,961 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on iner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,973 miles

near side rear tyre worn on edges + cracking in tread

front tyres very badly worn on iner edges + cracking in tread advise replace now

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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H5 FBL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H5 FBL, 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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H5 FBL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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