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GY05 LUJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,799 mi
Last recorded126,799 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,799 miles

Minor corrosion started under body

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 126,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Corrosion started on under body

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread pattern, Step tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 120,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 108,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,955 miles

Tail end of both rear outer sills corroded but not yet holed

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,231 miles

Tail end of both rear outer sills corroded but not yet holed.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,570 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,744 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 53,744 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,894 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,787 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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GY05 LUJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GY05 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

GY05 LUJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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