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FP05 RYC

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,920 mi
Last recorded96,920 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 96,920 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 94,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 92,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords innerwall 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 92,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords innerwall 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 88,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,696 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 81,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge cut not to cord

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn and centre band slight crack

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,089 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 78,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,390 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,003 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,263 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,881 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 63,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 58,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,030 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 50,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,017 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FP05 RYC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FP05 RYC, 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 FP05 RYC registered?

FP05 RYC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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