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EX05 RYR

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,763 mi
Last recorded65,763 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 RYR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 65,763 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 65,270 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 63,937 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 63,094 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 62,260 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall replacement advised 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 60,678 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut o0n outer sidewall no cords exposed

rear brake pads check recommended asap

Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,976 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,577 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NSF & OSF (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 58,577 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NSF & OSF (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 56,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,225 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,999 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,970 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,391 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 45,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,029 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 42,029 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,471 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,438 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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EX05 RYR is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EX05 RYR, 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 EX05 RYR registered?

EX05 RYR is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is EX05 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 RYR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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