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EJ05 YGM

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,194 mi
Last recorded78,194 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YGM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 25 Jan 2017 78,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,860 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,153 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on the inside shoulders

Fail 14 Apr 2015 67,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front tyres slightly worn on the inside shoulders

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,086 miles

Offside rear tyre has been run whilst flat

Fail 16 Apr 2014 62,086 miles

Offside rear tyre has been run whilst flat

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,039 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 57,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,786 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,879 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,567 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 28,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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EJ05 YGM is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EJ05 YGM, 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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EJ05 YGM is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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