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EY04 YDG

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,130 mi
Last recorded137,130 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 YDG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 137,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 133,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 133,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 129,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 117,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 117,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 112,652 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2021 112,615 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens poor (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

rear diff oil leak

wipers not tested

Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,956 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,780 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,689 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,813 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,025 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 61,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,404 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 43,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,007 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,059 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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EY04 YDG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY04 YDG, 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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EY04 YDG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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