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EY05 VNG

2005 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,147 mi
Last recorded73,147 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VNG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 73,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 69,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 69,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 66,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 66,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection on the caliper leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 63,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 61,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2021 61,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2020 60,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 58,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 55,982 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 53,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 50,831 miles

Unable to see clearly the condition of rear pads

Pass 23 May 2015 48,139 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 45,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 42,525 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 39,499 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 31,174 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 23,243 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 23,243 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,185 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 17,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,283 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 VNG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

EY05 VNG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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