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WY04 CHY

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

147,472 mi
Last recorded147,472 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWY04 CHY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 147,472 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 144,562 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 144,562 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near side & Off side non halogen bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 142,534 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 140,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 136,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 134,103 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 134,092 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 130,853 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 130,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,393 miles

engine is leaking oil

screen is chipped

Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,227 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

rear inner brake pads low

Fail 6 Mar 2017 110,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front inner brake pads getting low

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,611 miles

nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

offside front lower ball joint is worn

Fail 24 Feb 2016 95,611 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

offside front lower ball joint is worn

Fail 26 Feb 2015 81,842 miles

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

brake imbalance to near side front

Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,842 miles

brake imbalance to near side front

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,494 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 66,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

wiper blade damage n/s ana o/s front

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,404 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,742 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 48,742 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,419 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 46,417 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,502 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,879 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 38,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside and offside front brake pads have worn close to the legal limit

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,273 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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WY04 CHY is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WY04 CHY, 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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WY04 CHY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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