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YF04 YSW

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,570 mi
Last recorded159,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 YSW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 159,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 149,308 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlight image poor

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre slightly scrubbing on inside edge

front position lights have a slight tint of blue

Fail 23 May 2017 149,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlight image poor

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre slightly scrubbing on inside edge

front position lights have a slight tint of blue

Pass 4 Apr 2016 144,695 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 137,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2013 129,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 99,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,739 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,017 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 66,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn out on inner shoulder,just meets criterea

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,003 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 41,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,884 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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YF04 YSW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF04 YSW, 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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YF04 YSW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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