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EY05 VLP

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,118 mi
Last recorded147,118 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VLP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 147,118 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 145,523 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 145,523 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 143,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak within engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 140,302 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 140,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

** TYRE SIZE - 215/45R17 **

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread channels heavily perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread channels heavily perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 136,957 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 136,957 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 133,551 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 131,131 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 127,259 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 127,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 121,194 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 111,045 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 111,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,572 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 90,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,822 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 54,822 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 27,467 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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EY05 VLP is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EY05 VLP, 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 EY05 VLP registered?

EY05 VLP is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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