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KW04 YDJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

318,086 mi
Last recorded318,086 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 YDJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 318,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 305,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 294,583 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 285,394 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 276,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 269,413 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 260,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 251,291 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 228,685 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 224,391 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 219,840 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 219,840 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 213,606 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 206,893 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 199,694 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 190,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 178,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 170,714 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 158,661 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 150,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 150,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KW04 YDJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KW04 YDJ, 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 KW04 YDJ registered?

KW04 YDJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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