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GY05 TXT

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,292 mi
Last recorded154,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 154,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 144,866 miles

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch front end lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 128,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 128,397 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 114,982 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 105,739 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 63,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 53,972 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 25,247 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 25,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,635 miles

All 4 tyres have cracks in tread, no cords showing.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,174 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,142 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,495 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 TXT 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 89.5%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

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

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