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GY05 LVO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,884 mi
Last recorded113,884 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 113,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak Radiator

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 107,862 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 104,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 104,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 101,171 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,760 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

headlight lens deteriorating

Fail 6 Aug 2022 97,748 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,243 miles

engine noise

n/s/f brake binding ,,, will need attention

sills deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2020 90,520 miles

front tyres worn on edges ,, o/s poor

Pass 10 Aug 2019 86,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 83,986 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 83,986 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,971 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 79,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,829 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 68,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,106 miles

All tyres starting to crack between treads, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

o/s/f tyre has kurb damage to outer sidewall. not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,580 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,070 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 1 May 2009 22,331 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,840 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 LVO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

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

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