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RK04 YMF

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,494 mi
Last recorded172,494 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 YMF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 172,494 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2025 161,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 154,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 154,618 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 144,396 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 132,407 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 123,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s + o/s rear chassis ,rear suspension fixing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,340 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion visable n/s + o/s rear underside off vehicle not excessive

Fail 16 Jan 2019 108,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion visable n/s + o/s rear underside off vehicle not excessive

Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,007 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output n/s + o/s (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 93,384 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,080 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 90,080 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,404 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,024 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,293 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,200 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,200 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,905 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,817 miles

n/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges nearing limits

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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RK04 YMF 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 83.3%.

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 RK04 YMF, 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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RK04 YMF is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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