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RK04 YPA

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,423 mi
Last recorded201,423 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 201,423 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 198,951 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 188,192 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 182,188 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 171,429 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 157,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake operating high (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 157,429 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake operating high (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 149,696 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 149,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened RIDE HEIGHT BRACKET (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 141,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,749 miles

off side and near side front tyres have cuts in inner side walls

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 132,749 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

off side and near side front tyres have cuts in inner side walls

Pass 23 Mar 2017 123,016 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front brake binding

Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,345 miles

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

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

near front mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2016 113,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

near front mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 102,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,102 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,911 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,499 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,102 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

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 YPA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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