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AG05 LYV

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

120,260 mi
Last recorded120,260 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LYV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 120,260 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,390 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 117,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 112,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,305 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 107,305 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 101,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,743 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 88,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly low on tread & slightly cracking on tread area

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2020 88,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly low on tread & slightly cracking on tread area

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2020 88,931 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres slightly low on tread & slightly cracking on tread area

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 77,765 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 77,765 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 65,817 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 65,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 50,518 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner tread

under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 50,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner tread

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 39,449 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 29,988 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 26,767 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 23,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 20,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 16,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 13,237 miles

sheilds fitted to under side of car

Fail 21 May 2010 13,237 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 27 May 2009 10,970 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

all tyres perished in treads advice replaced

Pass 19 May 2008 9,071 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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AG05 LYV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AG05 LYV, 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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AG05 LYV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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