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YR04 XTW

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,213 mi
Last recorded71,213 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,213 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 70,713 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 70,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 70,018 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 68,647 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,962 miles

under trays

Pass 9 Jun 2020 67,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,967 miles

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Fail 11 Apr 2019 66,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,573 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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Pass 26 Apr 2017 649,111 miles

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Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,205 miles

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Fail 20 Apr 2016 63,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,153 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,377 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,151 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,274 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,654 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,161 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,632 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,005 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 XTW is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 YR04 XTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR04 XTW registered?

YR04 XTW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is YR04 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 XTW 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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