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EY04 YEB

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,726 mi
Last recorded124,726 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 YEB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 124,726 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device not working on nsf and osf

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 124,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device not working on nsf and osf

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 124,715 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 123,266 miles

slight rust on under side

Fail 14 Mar 2024 123,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight rust on under side

Pass 18 Mar 2023 121,655 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 121,655 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 120,671 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 120,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 118,638 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached end (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 116,657 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,701 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 110,818 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,414 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut and driven on flat

Fail 15 Mar 2017 105,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions deep cut inner sidewall (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut and driven on flat

Pass 21 Mar 2016 99,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 90,431 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,644 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Surface rust evident on inner and outer faces of rear discs

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,665 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,418 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,266 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 44,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,075 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,225 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 YEB is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EY04 YEB, 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 EY04 YEB registered?

EY04 YEB is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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