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FN05 YBC

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

135,200 mi
Last recorded135,200 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YBC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 135,200 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 128,455 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 123,434 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 117,555 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 111,075 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,532 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 95,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,553 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,428 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,663 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,902 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,409 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,497 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,359 miles

all four tyres inner tread wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,296 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,470 miles

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

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

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

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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FN05 YBC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FN05 YBC, 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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FN05 YBC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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