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A4 MYM

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,295 mi
Last recorded48,295 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 MYM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 48,295 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 48,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 47,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 47,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 43,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 37,395 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 37,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 30,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 25,994 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads excessively worn low, on or close to 1.5mm legal limit. Strongly advise to replace immediately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has multiple cuts on sidewall, not deep enough to expose metal ply's or cord's. Strongly advise to replace. 215/45/ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2021 25,994 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads excessively worn low, on or close to 1.5mm legal limit. Strongly advise to replace immediately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has multiple cuts on sidewall, not deep enough to expose metal ply's or cord's. Strongly advise to replace. 215/45/ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper Spilt. Does not clear the windscreen effectively. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2020 25,479 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 22,636 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2018 22,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 22,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear extensive sidewall damage + tyre perishing, no cords/ply exposed

Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,903 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,351 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 18,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,911 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 12,640 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 12,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 11,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,611 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 7,474 miles

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

Offside Front 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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A4 MYM is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 73,301 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 A4 MYM, 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 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 MYM registered?

A4 MYM is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is A4 MYM safe to buy?

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