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YD54 BBN

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,278 mi
Last recorded222,278 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 BBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 222,278 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on edge

o/s outer sill corroded

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

small oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2025 222,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on edge

o/s outer sill corroded

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

small oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2024 219,760 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edge

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 219,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres scrubbing on edge

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 217,632 miles

front suspension corroded

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2023 217,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension corroded

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 214,582 miles

front suspension arms corroded

o/s/r shock damp

o/s/r sill corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 214,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front suspension arms corroded

o/s/r shock damp

o/s/r sill corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 209,130 miles

brake fluid discoloured

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge

Fail 28 Sep 2020 209,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake fluid discoloured

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2019 205,001 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and scrubbing

headlight image poor

n/s/r shock damp

Fail 13 Sep 2019 205,001 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres close to legal limit and scrubbing

headlight image poor

n/s/r shock damp

Pass 7 Aug 2018 200,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s handbrake performance poor

Pass 16 Aug 2017 199,133 miles

small exhaust blow. back box

Fail 16 Aug 2017 199,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

small exhaust blow. back box

Pass 9 Nov 2016 188,975 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 188,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 175,733 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 161,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 161,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Nov 2013 153,032 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 138,830 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 138,830 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 130,166 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 122,412 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 122,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 113,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 103,732 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 103,732 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 85,816 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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YD54 BBN is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD54 BBN, 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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YD54 BBN is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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