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SJ53 FXR

2004 Lexus IS200

Cream Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,719 mi
Last recorded147,719 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 FXR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 147,719 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 147,716 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 142,811 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 142,811 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 137,228 miles

n/s mirror badly cracked

n/s/front bumper damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2015 137,228 miles

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

n/s mirror badly cracked

n/s/front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2014 126,659 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2013 117,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine oil leek

exhaust rusty

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2013 117,540 miles

engine oil leek

exhaust rusty

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2012 103,656 miles

exhaust rusty

rear dif rusty and in poor condition

rear suspension arms rusty and in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2011 93,359 miles

front & rear tyre treads low on edges

wiperblades in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2011 133,427 miles

rear tyre treads very low on inner edge

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,947 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,204 miles

Offside Front, Rear arm support brace bent

o/s wiper split

Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,068 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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SJ53 FXR is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Cream with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ53 FXR, 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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SJ53 FXR is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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