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GY05 TYV

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,902 mi
Last recorded165,902 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 165,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake is in need of adjustment

Fail 15 Aug 2018 165,902 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake is in need of adjustment

Pass 19 Jul 2017 152,319 miles

front registration plate is damaged

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 141,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,725 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge , osf worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 123,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 3 Aug 2013 120,373 miles

osf brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 3 Aug 2013 120,373 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

osf brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 4 Jul 2012 113,837 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 106,763 miles

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

Rear brake disc's pittered

Fail 13 Jul 2011 106,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc's pittered

Pass 17 May 2010 95,638 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,172 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 85,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,686 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 TYV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

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

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