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KD05 YJJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,170 mi
Last recorded151,170 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 YJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 151,170 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 144,259 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,315 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 129,934 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 123,769 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 118,847 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to crack on outer edges

rear subframe has surface corrosion on it

Pass 8 Jun 2018 117,370 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 116,618 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2016 115,327 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 115,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges and getting close to the legal limit

Pass 8 May 2015 113,657 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 110,885 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 107,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 107,122 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,487 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,882 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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KD05 YJJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 KD05 YJJ, 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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KD05 YJJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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