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FH05 YWA

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,500 mi
Last recorded133,500 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 133,500 miles

very heavy under seal and greace

Pass 19 Dec 2024 132,088 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Aug 2023 131,242 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 131,242 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,218 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 112,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 109,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,406 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,319 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,495 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 86,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,049 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,155 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,683 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,222 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight cut on outer wall

Fail 16 Apr 2012 48,648 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,648 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,358 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,829 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,881 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 19,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YWA is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FH05 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

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

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