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EP05 TYF

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

138,042 mi
Last recorded138,042 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 TYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 138,042 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 127,302 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms corroded (surface rust) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 122,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering reservoir low

Pass 14 Nov 2022 117,841 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 111,976 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,875 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,654 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 85,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 75,580 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted & front both sides and n/s/r tyres slightly perished/wearing closer to legal limit

Pass 8 May 2015 75,573 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,974 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,589 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,159 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,936 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,304 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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EP05 TYF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EP05 TYF, 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 EP05 TYF registered?

EP05 TYF is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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