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EY05 VNK

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,639 mi
Last recorded92,639 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VNK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,639 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper small split at bottom end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper small split at bottom end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,531 miles

7 nails in near side rear tyre

9 nails in near side front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in off side front tyre

Near side front tyre worn close to limit

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Off side front tyre flat

Off side front tyre worn close to limit 215 45 R17 W

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Tracking out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre worn on both edges

Fail 15 Jun 2012 76,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

7 nails in near side rear tyre

9 nails in near side front tyre

Nail in off side front tyre

Near side front tyre worn close to limit

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Off side front tyre flat

Off side front tyre worn close to limit 215 45 R17 W

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Tracking out

near side rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,231 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 70,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,585 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,902 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 46,852 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 VNK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

EY05 VNK is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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