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YV04 FGJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,843 mi
Last recorded140,843 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 140,843 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 140,843 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 133,254 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 133,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 131,264 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 131,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 125,341 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 118,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 111,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 104,818 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 98,788 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 92,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 84,847 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 76,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,572 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,202 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 46,929 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 37,190 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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YV04 FGJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YV04 FGJ, 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 YV04 FGJ registered?

YV04 FGJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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