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EF05 YTM

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,973 mi
Last recorded202,973 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YTM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 202,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 202,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 173,307 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 173,307 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 146,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower hub has slight play in a joint

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre badly splitting around inner sidewall but cords not showing

Pass 18 Jun 2015 120,249 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front side lights dim

both rear discs, inner faces deteriorating

rear pads getting low

Fail 18 Jun 2014 93,052 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front side lights dim

both rear discs, inner faces deteriorating

rear pads getting low

offside rear tyre, inner sidewall has deep cut but not to cords

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,663 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 69,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,260 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,221 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,141 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,576 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,737 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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EF05 YTM is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF05 YTM, 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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EF05 YTM is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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