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FN05 YDV

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,178 mi
Last recorded160,178 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YDV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 160,178 miles

Offside Rear tyre edge worn

Rear advise general corrosion at under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2018 160,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre edge worn

Rear advise general corrosion at under side of vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2017 149,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside steering rack shaft has slight play

Rear advise underside corrosion

advise back axle diff oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2017 149,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside steering rack shaft has slight play

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

Rear advise underside corrosion

advise back axle diff oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 139,828 miles

corrosion at inner wings offside and nearside found through boot inspection

corrosion at rear offside and nearside underside of vehicle

play at nearside steering rack shaft

slight leak at nearside steering rack seal

Fail 5 Aug 2016 139,790 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion at inner wings offside and nearside found through boot inspection

corrosion at rear offside and nearside underside of vehicle

play at nearside steering rack shaft

slight leak at nearside steering rack seal

unable to check rear brake pads

Pass 6 Aug 2015 132,116 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 121,854 miles

advise oil leak at rear axle

advise slight corrosion at offside rear brake disc

advise slight damage to offside front bumper

Pass 22 Jul 2013 114,137 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 114,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,786 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 72,507 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,615 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,129 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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FN05 YDV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FN05 YDV, 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 YDV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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