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RA04 VYS

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,356 mi
Last recorded59,356 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 VYS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 59,356 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 50,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 44,028 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,631 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 31,302 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,297 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 31,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,571 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 30,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,513 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,755 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,625 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,934 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,682 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,138 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 22,138 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 20,519 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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RA04 VYS is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RA04 VYS, 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 RA04 VYS registered?

RA04 VYS is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is RA04 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA04 VYS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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