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YV04 HGJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,594 mi
Last recorded59,594 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 HGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,594 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,609 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 50,609 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,615 miles

O/S/F Tyre Bald On Inner Edge

Fail 11 Jan 2010 42,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/F Tyre Bald On Inner Edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,750 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 HGJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YV04 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

YV04 HGJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YV04 HGJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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