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2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,791 mi
Last recorded56,791 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 YEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 56,791 miles

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

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

underside covered in slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2025 56,470 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 56,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 55,949 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 55,615 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 54,918 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,018 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall heavily perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 50,542 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall heavily perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear CV boot starting to leak grease - NOT split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,550 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,059 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,997 miles

n/s/r outer cv boot leaking grease.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,607 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2013 41,607 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2011 38,642 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 21 Dec 2011 38,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,026 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,347 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,093 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 YEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

EY04 YEX is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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