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GY05 LUW

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,844 mi
Last recorded134,844 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 134,844 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 134,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 126,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 116,357 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 116,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,836 miles

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

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,453 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,458 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 69,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,373 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,698 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,698 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,234 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,462 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 41,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,459 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,779 miles

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

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

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 LUW is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

GY05 LUW is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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