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RY05 KUU

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,959 mi
Last recorded85,959 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 KUU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 85,959 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,019 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,661 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 50,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 46,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,140 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to fully check seatbelt

damp around both steering rack gaiters

Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,108 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear (covering centre seatbelt) not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts.

Front wiper blades split.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,330 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 21,330 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 18,761 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,070 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,955 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 KUU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KUU, 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 KUU registered?

RY05 KUU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is RY05 KUU safe to buy?

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