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EY05 VMU

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,022 mi
Last recorded144,022 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 144,022 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 134,315 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 127,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 115,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 103,129 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 100,249 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 92,510 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,954 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,159 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 53,065 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 53,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 37,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,303 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,033 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 29,837 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 29,834 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 26,323 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,769 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 17,275 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 VMU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

EY05 VMU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EY05 VMU safe to buy?

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