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YD54 JYJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,051 mi
Last recorded107,051 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 107,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 100,060 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 100,047 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,862 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2023 87,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed within 30cm of mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed within 30cm of mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 75,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (inner) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 75,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (inner) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,790 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,754 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 65,754 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,340 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 63,340 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 51,970 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,970 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 45,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

minor cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,464 miles

minor cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,726 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 31,726 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)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,879 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 JYJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YD54 JYJ, 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 JYJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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