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EJ05 YHP

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,711 mi
Last recorded120,711 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 120,711 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 115,884 miles

Both outer seals corroded

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 112,207 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,573 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 102,279 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,018 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 89,019 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 89,019 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 81,459 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 81,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,200 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 65,484 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 57,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,441 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 45,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 36,096 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 31,327 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 31,327 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 26,249 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 22,213 miles

Nearside 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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EJ05 YHP 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 85.7%.

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 EJ05 YHP, 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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What year was EJ05 YHP registered?

EJ05 YHP is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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