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OV04 YBG

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,180 mi
Last recorded141,180 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YBG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 141,180 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear sills corroded - not within a prescribed area

squeak from offside rear brake when wheel is rotated - unsure why

steering and suspension components are corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 141,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension locking device missing suspension arm (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension locking device missing suspension arm (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear sills corroded - not within a prescribed area

squeak from offside rear brake when wheel is rotated - unsure why

steering and suspension components are corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 138,625 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint dust cover split/ damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 138,554 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb appears to be incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper wishbone suspension arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm upper ball joint dust cover split/ damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/ outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding + scraping when rotated

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/ outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 reg bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 137,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 134,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 130,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 128,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 125,790 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 123,452 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 119,591 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside front tyre starting to perish and crack

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,973 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,973 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 105,075 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,251 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,583 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 84,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,126 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 70,116 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,404 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,022 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 51,022 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 41,872 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,872 miles

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

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

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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OV04 YBG is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OV04 YBG, 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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OV04 YBG is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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