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AV05 EYC

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 84,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 82,908 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 73,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 67,405 miles

Metal brake pipes have rust present at end sections..

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts.. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,902 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 62,886 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 58,247 miles

all metal brake pipes rust developing at extreme end sections.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Feb 2018 53,375 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 53,372 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,471 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,371 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges very close to cords

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges very close to cords

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,399 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,269 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,909 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,210 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 26,210 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,812 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 22,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,362 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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AV05 EYC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 AV05 EYC, 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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AV05 EYC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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