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LD05 YFS

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,896 mi
Last recorded107,896 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 107,896 miles

General underbody corrosion. Structural integrity appears unimpaired.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,666 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 96,944 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 94,139 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2022 91,727 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 91,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (mounted to hub not arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 88,990 miles

both headlamps lens dull

Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,331 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 87,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint gaiter deteriaoted/damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers badly split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both raer brake discs scored+pitted

Pass 21 May 2019 83,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint gaiter has a serious cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlamps lens dull

Pass 24 May 2018 78,753 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 78,753 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 78,753 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 73,989 miles

both headlamps lens dull

nearside front tyre worn from inner shoulder+has a nail+outer side wall cut

nearside rear tyre has a nail

under tray fitted obscure some components

Fail 27 May 2017 73,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre from inner side wall has a serious tears (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both headlamps lens dull

nearside front tyre worn from inner shoulder+has a nail+outer side wall cut

nearside rear tyre has a nail

under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 12 May 2016 68,500 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2016 68,498 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 63,049 miles

offside front tyre tread slightly uneven and worn on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2015 63,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre tread slightly uneven and worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 56,556 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 56,556 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 50,368 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 44,259 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 38,259 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 38,258 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 33,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,866 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,513 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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LD05 YFS is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD05 YFS, 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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LD05 YFS is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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