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RK04 YYA

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,531 mi
Last recorded106,531 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 106,531 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2026 106,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 90,648 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WEARING INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WEARING INSID EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 85,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WEARING INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WEARING INSID EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,443 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 82,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,444 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 81,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH IS SLIGHTLY CRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH IS SLIGHTLY CRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 73,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,109 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge (just within mot limits)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 66,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge (just within mot limits)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,432 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both front wishbone bush's starting to perish

slight knock & play in steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 47,162 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,363 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,118 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,284 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,556 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,815 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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RK04 YYA is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK04 YYA, 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 YYA is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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