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LC05 SYY

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,503 mi
Last recorded79,503 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 SYY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,503 miles

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

Nearside Front SUN VISOR INSICURE,!

OIL LEAK .ENGINE & REAR DIFF,

Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,357 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 73,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,230 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 68,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 62,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 62,458 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 57,312 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 57,312 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,053 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 57,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,846 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,639 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,598 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner & outer sidewalls spliting

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,313 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,819 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,848 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,520 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 19,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2008 8,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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LC05 SYY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 LC05 SYY, 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 LC05 SYY registered?

LC05 SYY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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