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AJ05 YJM

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,148 mi
Last recorded150,148 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YJM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 150,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 23 Dec 2021 141,420 miles

corrosion to rear inner wings

corrosion to suspension component's

head lamp lenses are in poor condition

near side number plate lamp not working

rear brake judder

surface corrosion to underside

tyres are perishing , near side rear tyre nearing wear limits

Fail 22 Dec 2021 141,412 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to rear inner wings

corrosion to suspension component's

head lamp lenses are in poor condition

near side number plate lamp not working

rear brake judder

surface corrosion to underside

tyres are perishing , near side rear tyre nearing wear limits

Pass 17 Dec 2020 130,114 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 120,476 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake slight bind when rotated by hand

Pass 24 May 2018 113,181 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 113,179 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooler pipe in front of radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 108,358 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 12 May 2016 103,956 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 80,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cut in osr tyre tread

Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

cut in osr tyre tread

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,143 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,898 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 24,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,935 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 17,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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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AJ05 YJM is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ05 YJM, 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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AJ05 YJM is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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