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LS05 YHB

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,661 mi
Last recorded114,661 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 YHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 114,661 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 96,187 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 81,587 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 72,809 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 68,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 68,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 62,692 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 52,290 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 52,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 46,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 41,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 35,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,220 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 24,625 miles

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

offside front tyre almost worn through to cords(just passed)

Fail 20 May 2009 24,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre almost worn through to cords(just passed)

Pass 14 May 2008 17,261 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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LS05 YHB is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS05 YHB, 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 LS05 YHB registered?

LS05 YHB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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