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FH53 HCZ

2004 Lexus IS200 SE

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,315 mi
Last recorded92,315 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS200 SE57,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HCZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,315 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 88,297 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 88,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 81,089 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 80,728 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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FH53 HCZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 SE in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 57,718 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH53 HCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH53 HCZ registered?

FH53 HCZ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is FH53 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 HCZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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