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GY05 LFZ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,849 mi
Last recorded140,849 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 140,849 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 140,436 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 128,199 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 122,514 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 122,493 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2020 105,487 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 102,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,651 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 18 Apr 2017 86,624 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 86,622 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,712 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2013 58,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,824 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracked on inner side wall

Fail 12 Apr 2012 49,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracked on inner side wall

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,800 miles

front pads worn to limit advise replacement

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,345 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,711 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,042 miles

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)

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 LFZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GY05 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

GY05 LFZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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