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RY05 DVJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,791 mi
Last recorded118,791 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 DVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 118,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 116,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 116,373 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 111,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2018 111,880 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 106,389 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,532 miles

steering rack pinion area has misting of oil

Fail 4 Jun 2016 100,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack pinion area has misting of oil

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,730 miles

unable to fully see rear brake pads

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,781 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

unable to view rear brake pads fully

Pass 3 Jun 2012 70,854 miles

test in wet

Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,256 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,855 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,811 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 42,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 34,541 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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RY05 DVJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RY05 DVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY05 DVJ registered?

RY05 DVJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is RY05 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 DVJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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