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GY05 XRX

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,688 mi
Last recorded72,688 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 72,688 miles

Front Steering box has seepage steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,768 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 69,767 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,316 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 60,473 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 60,470 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 58,326 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 58,324 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin not able to see how low pads are but look very near worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 54,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 49,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 42,871 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 35,436 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 35,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 28,174 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,789 miles

N/S/F wing and bumper damage.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 21,789 miles

N/S/F wing and bumper damage.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 20,178 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 20,173 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,707 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 14,875 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 12,712 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 10,377 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 8,117 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

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 XRX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

GY05 XRX is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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