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AV04 FVJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,299 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/55r16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,442 miles

Nearside Rear cv boot slightly damp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear cv boot slightly damp

Pass 2 Feb 2019 94,069 miles

both rear inner CV gaiters seeping grease

offside front lower ball joint seeping grease

offside front tyre slightly mis-shaping

offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,512 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,340 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 77,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,873 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,730 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 61,730 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,099 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,099 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 45,867 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 45,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,100 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 30,222 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,772 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 21,425 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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AV04 FVJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV04 FVJ, 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 AV04 FVJ registered?

AV04 FVJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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