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RY05 KWH

2005 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,339 mi
Last recorded131,339 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 KWH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 131,339 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 121,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 121,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 111,247 miles

Offside Rear Inner COVER PANEL CORRODED

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,173 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 90,886 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,091 miles

offside and nearside rear inner sill to outer sills corroded

offside rear tank support bar mount corroded

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2019 81,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 81,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 78,911 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,413 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 70,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 136,523 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 136,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 133,774 miles

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 124,744 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges

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

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

Stone chips to windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2013 112,828 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear drive shaft boot weeping slightly

Oil leak from rear diff

Slight dampness around PAS rack

Pass 19 Jul 2013 112,828 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear drive shaft boot weeping slightly

Oil leak from rear diff

Slight dampness around PAS rack

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,972 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2011 84,207 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 68,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,909 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,659 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 KWH is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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