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MM04 FRK

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,455 mi
Last recorded118,455 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 FRK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 118,455 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 118,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 110,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 110,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,740 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 93,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 89,236 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 89,227 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 80,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 72,023 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise replacement

n/s/f tyre has small nail in it

Pass 11 May 2015 66,627 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

power steering drive belt starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2014 61,732 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 20 May 2013 56,581 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

front wiper blades deteriorating

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 50,725 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,592 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 44,592 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 39,007 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

front washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 20 May 2009 32,612 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,018 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 27,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 21,163 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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MM04 FRK is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MM04 FRK, 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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MM04 FRK is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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