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YA04 BXL

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,060 mi
Last recorded89,060 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 BXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2025 89,060 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,491 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 77,043 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,436 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,671 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 71,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,951 miles

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

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

under trays

Fail 7 Jun 2018 68,748 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,935 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,738 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,098 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 56,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,519 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,749 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,528 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2009 34,403 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,453 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,389 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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YA04 BXL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YA04 BXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA04 BXL registered?

YA04 BXL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is YA04 BXL safe to buy?

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