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YT54 XLW

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,075 mi
Last recorded104,075 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 XLW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 104,075 miles

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

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2025 103,047 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 103,035 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 100,504 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 100,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 98,482 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 98,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 96,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 92,509 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 91,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 77,837 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,996 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,597 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,440 miles

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

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

both front tyres slighty perished

Fail 16 Sep 2010 40,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,424 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 34,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,897 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,017 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 24,017 miles

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

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

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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YT54 XLW 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 76%.

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 YT54 XLW, 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 YT54 XLW registered?

YT54 XLW is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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