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RN05 YEB

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,560 mi
Last recorded108,560 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 YEB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 108,560 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 106,381 miles

Rear subframe, suspension components and mounting areas slightly corroded

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 104,459 miles

Rear subframe, suspension components and mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 101,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,875 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 96,870 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 91,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 87,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,183 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,816 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 78,816 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,697 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,637 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 69,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer bodysill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,133 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,875 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,692 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,551 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,194 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,506 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,257 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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RN05 YEB 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 86.4%.

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 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 RN05 YEB, 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 RN05 YEB registered?

RN05 YEB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for RN05 YEB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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