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YM04 HVU

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,549 mi
Last recorded109,549 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 109,549 miles

brake pipes rusty

rubber boots deteriorated

underside rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,419 miles

beam patterns weak

brake pipes rusty

rubber boots deteriorated

underside rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2024 107,036 miles

Underside rusty in places

Fail 22 Mar 2024 107,036 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 24 Mar 2023 104,876 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,062 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 100,062 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,144 miles

Various components undercar corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,446 miles

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

under side of car rusty but ok

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,136 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake disc`s slighty worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,594 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,092 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,117 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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YM04 HVU is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YM04 HVU, 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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What year was YM04 HVU registered?

YM04 HVU is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YM04 HVU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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