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YX04 YEL

2004 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,859 mi
Last recorded145,859 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 YEL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 145,859 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 145,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 128,074 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 128,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 106,334 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 95,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 92,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 89,866 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear all part off suspension slight coroded

Pass 7 Apr 2020 87,552 miles

Front chip on the windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nail on the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight surface rust on breaking and suspension components

Fail 7 Apr 2020 87,552 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front chip on the windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nail on the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight surface rust on breaking and suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 69,526 miles

n/s front and o/s rear tires starting to perish.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jun 2017 68,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,799 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,553 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,358 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,983 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 54,119 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,599 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,287 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,444 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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YX04 YEL is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YX04 YEL, 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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YX04 YEL is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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