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NY05 RGU

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,514 mi
Last recorded131,514 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 RGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 131,514 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 121,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The rear subframe floors and sills inner and outers and all associated suspension components are corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 121,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

The rear subframe floors and sills inner and outers and all associated suspension components are corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 116,629 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 110,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,613 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 105,855 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 103,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 101,777 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Small weep from nearside front shock

Pass 10 Jun 2017 98,344 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 98,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 94,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 94,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,425 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,728 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,294 miles

n/s/front lower suspension outer ball joint has BORDER LINE LIFT

o/s/rear tyre has cut in inner tread and is close to BORDER LINE

rear brake pads cannot be fully checked with wheels on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,792 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,609 miles

brake pads not easily visible

oil leak from rear diff

slight oil misting around power steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2011 58,608 miles

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

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

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

brake pads not easily visible

oil leak from rear diff

slight oil misting around power steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,839 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,298 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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NY05 RGU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NY05 RGU, 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 NY05 RGU registered?

NY05 RGU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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