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LN04 YFW

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,275 mi
Last recorded57,275 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 YFW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 57,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 53,862 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 50,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 50,599 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 50,596 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 45,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,498 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 444,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 42,884 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 42,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 41,637 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 41,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 40,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has track on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,072 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,205 miles

Rear Tyres Perished

Fail 1 Sep 2014 35,299 miles

All Four Tyres Perished Inside Tread

Front Tyres Bald on Inner Edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,299 miles

All Four Tyres Perished Inside Tread

Front Tyres Bald on Inner Edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,799 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,038 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,047 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 19,437 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,981 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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LN04 YFW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LN04 YFW, 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 LN04 YFW registered?

LN04 YFW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 March 2004.

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