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RY05 KUS

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,701 mi
Last recorded82,701 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 82,701 miles

Front Registration plate insecure BORKEN (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,740 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 80,957 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,355 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,714 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 74,426 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 72,605 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,993 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 69,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,411 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 58,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,861 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 47,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,635 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,869 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 27,421 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,421 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 KUS is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 RY05 KUS, 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 RY05 KUS registered?

RY05 KUS is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is RY05 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 KUS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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