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FH05 YVZ

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,583 mi
Last recorded139,583 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YVZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 139,583 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 139,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 129,563 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 129,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 126,503 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 126,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 109,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 101,454 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 101,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,121 miles

All suspension units corroded

Rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Slight bind on off side front brake

Steering rack damp

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,198 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear subframe mounting points corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 86,198 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear subframe mounting points corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,370 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge and started to peal

Off side rear brake disc slightly pitted on inner edge

Steering rack damp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,874 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

Slight damage to near side front tyre/whhel on outer rim

Slight damage to near side rear tyre side wall and tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,490 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,399 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 55,399 miles

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

Near side front tyre scuffed on outer side wall

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,363 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,470 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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FH05 YVZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH05 YVZ, 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 FH05 YVZ registered?

FH05 YVZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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