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SL54 FNM

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,700 mi
Last recorded178,700 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 FNM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 178,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 176,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 171,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 167,915 miles

this vehicle has been modified

Pass 3 Nov 2016 158,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 140,389 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 119,547 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 111,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage front wing nearside

Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

damage front wing nearside

Fail 2 Nov 2012 104,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 104,442 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,680 miles

front no.plate is cracked.

tracking check is required.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 101,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front no.plate is cracked.

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on inner edge/tracking check is required.

offside rear brake disc is corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,337 miles

rear brake discs are corroding.

rear brake pads seem low.

requires a tracking check.

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges.

front no. plate is cracked.

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of outer sidewall.

nearside rear tyre has a small chip out of outer sidewall.

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking.

offside rear tyre has two small cuts on inner sidewalls.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,032 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,857 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall kerb band/ also punctured

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,371 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres below limit on inside edges

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have slight cut on outer side walls

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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SL54 FNM is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SL54 FNM, 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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SL54 FNM is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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