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LR05 VYL

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,855 mi
Last recorded63,855 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VYL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 63,855 miles

Emits smoke at idle for a couple minutes and when accelerating when does not smoke

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH, 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH rears seats ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 63,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emits smoke at idle for a couple minutes and when accelerating when does not smoke

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH, 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH rears seats ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 62,507 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 62,507 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 60,892 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,311 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front and rear plates damaged slightly

surface rust under vehicle all over

Fail 10 Oct 2022 59,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front and rear plates damaged slightly

surface rust under vehicle all over

Pass 23 Oct 2021 57,900 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2020 56,684 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 56,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2019 54,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 50,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Apr 2017 50,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,500 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 46,410 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,449 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edgesand o/s/r tyre side wall damage outter

Pass 27 Apr 2013 40,003 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,626 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,950 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,504 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,716 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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LR05 VYL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LR05 VYL, 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 LR05 VYL registered?

LR05 VYL is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is LR05 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 VYL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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