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YM04 HVW

2004 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,571 mi
Last recorded104,571 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2024 104,571 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 99,745 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle some components

Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,949 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 85,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,143 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,261 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 73,055 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 73,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,338 miles

Nearside Rear light has tape over damage

Fail 28 Nov 2017 68,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear light has tape over damage

Pass 29 Nov 2016 63,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,508 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 59,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,977 miles

slight crack in o/s reversing light lense

Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,035 miles

crack in o/s/r lense

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,135 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 49,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,361 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 44,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 39,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,368 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,206 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,829 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 30,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,434 miles

front tyres worn on inner edgers

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 HVW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YM04 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

YM04 HVW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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