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EY05 VLS

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,513 mi
Last recorded126,513 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VLS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 126,513 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 108,530 miles

Offside mirror cracked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both head lights faded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 108,530 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror cracked

both headlamps faded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 94,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 80,513 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 80,513 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 79,678 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,729 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,729 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,141 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,802 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,610 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,584 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 46,584 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)

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

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)

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 VLS is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

EY05 VLS is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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