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FH05 YWE

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,057 mi
Last recorded135,057 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YWE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 135,057 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 135,057 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 130,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 115,610 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL WAY ROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 115,610 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL WAY ROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 110,318 miles

215/45/ZR17/91W. OF 5 OR 5 NR 5 NF 6mm.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,647 miles

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 103,647 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,074 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 90,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,628 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 76,488 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,433 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 60,433 miles

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

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 YWE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

FH05 YWE is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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