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GY05 EJU

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,323 mi
Last recorded65,323 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 EJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 65,323 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 63,960 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 63,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced product fault (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,086 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 62,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,036 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,620 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 57,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 55,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

unter trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,525 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2017 49,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,056 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall cut .

Fail 15 Jan 2015 42,279 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall cut .

Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 39,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear on n/s/r tyre .

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,701 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,825 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,128 miles

n-s-r cut on tyre outter sidewall

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 9 Feb 2010 28,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage on o-s-f bumber

n-s-r cut on tyre outter sidewall

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,889 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,919 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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GY05 EJU 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 75%.

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 GY05 EJU, 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 GY05 EJU registered?

GY05 EJU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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