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GY05 LVJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,679 mi
Last recorded111,679 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 111,679 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 104,882 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 104,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 101,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer modified

Fail 10 Oct 2023 101,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer modified

Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 93,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 91,908 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,836 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 90,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 83,495 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 83,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,566 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 68,566 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 61,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,787 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,787 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,669 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,529 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 33,529 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,156 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 29,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LVJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

GY05 LVJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is GY05 LVJ safe to buy?

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