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EY05 VLH

2005 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,348 mi
Last recorded102,348 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VLH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 102,348 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 102,348 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 102,292 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,020 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,014 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 77,775 miles

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

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

slight leak from waterpump

Pass 6 Feb 2016 72,732 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2015 69,310 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 64,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,941 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,320 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,802 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,439 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 27,437 miles

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

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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EY05 VLH is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EY05 VLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY05 VLH registered?

EY05 VLH is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is EY05 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 VLH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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