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MC05 YSN

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,019 mi
Last recorded93,019 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YSN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,019 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 93,016 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,290 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 92,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 91,395 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 91,393 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,420 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 84,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,711 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,214 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,473 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,801 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,887 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,494 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,729 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 27,076 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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MC05 YSN is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MC05 YSN, 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 MC05 YSN registered?

MC05 YSN is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is MC05 YSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC05 YSN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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