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EJ05 YHB

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,482 mi
Last recorded104,482 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 104,482 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 104,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 102,708 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 100,753 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 98,819 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 96,315 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 96,315 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 93,927 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 91,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 89,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 86,649 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 86,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 86,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 77,662 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 77,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 71,550 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing in centre of tread/cuts in tread

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 67,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing in centre of tread/cuts in tread

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 56,598 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 47,957 miles

Battery insecure

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,968 miles

brake flud slightly low

front bumper damage on offside

Fail 15 Jun 2010 41,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake flud slightly low

front bumper damage on offside

Pass 29 May 2009 34,680 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 34,679 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre has been punture repaired, repair valve sticking out of outer sidewall

Fail 21 May 2008 25,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

chip in offside non swept area of windscreen!

Pass 21 May 2008 25,404 miles

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

chip in offside non swept area of windscreen!

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 YHB is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YHB, 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 YHB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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