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YW04 VGJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,428 mi
Last recorded166,428 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 VGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 166,428 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 166,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 143,016 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 143,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 122,569 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 122,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 119,338 miles

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

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2017 119,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)

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

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2016 115,131 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 104,796 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,012 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,819 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,206 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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YW04 VGJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YW04 VGJ, 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 YW04 VGJ registered?

YW04 VGJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is YW04 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 VGJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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