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EY05 VMK

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,806 mi
Last recorded59,806 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VMK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 59,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 53,001 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 48,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 44,786 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 43,034 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 38,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,597 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,728 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,460 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 30,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,817 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,318 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,666 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,643 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,177 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,811 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

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 VMK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

EY05 VMK is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is EY05 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 VMK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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