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YM04 HWC

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,542 mi
Last recorded52,542 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 52,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 52,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,268 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,668 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 50,168 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,461 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,917 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 47,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 45,935 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 44,603 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,110 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 40,110 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,723 miles

Bottom ball joint rubber small split.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,821 miles

front an rear tyres have inside edges worn of tread

Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,477 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,376 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 HWC is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

YM04 HWC is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is YM04 HWC safe to buy?

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