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YR04 XTK

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,236 mi
Last recorded128,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 XTK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 128,236 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 128,033 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 124,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Outer sill, borderline (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 124,779 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper damaged - Mounting point for the brake pad retaining pin is broken. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Outer sill, borderline (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 115,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear off. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 115,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear off. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 109,729 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 109,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 102,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,997 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,937 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 90,911 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,395 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,745 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,993 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,505 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 67,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,736 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,820 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear headlamp leveling device bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,310 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 37,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,310 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,995 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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YR04 XTK is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YR04 XTK, 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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YR04 XTK is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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