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RY05 VGZ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,387 mi
Last recorded79,387 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,387 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 70,585 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,559 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 62,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 58,369 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,422 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,147 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 38,403 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Jun 2009 30,921 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,386 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 24,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VGZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

RY05 VGZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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The MOT history for RY05 VGZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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