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GY05 PFE

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,281 mi
Last recorded145,281 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 145,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 139,717 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 139,717 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 134,840 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 131,961 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 123,001 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,333 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 101,487 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 89,141 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,141 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,276 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,937 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,246 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 50,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 28 May 2008 36,464 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 36,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner 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 PFE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE registered?

GY05 PFE is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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