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RY05 VHX

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,556 mi
Last recorded102,556 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 VHX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 102,556 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 100,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 97,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 95,340 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 92,085 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,442 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 87,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,704 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,477 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,711 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,497 miles

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

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 13 Jun 2013 70,829 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 67,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,943 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,085 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 60,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,195 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,976 miles

windowscreen damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2008 38,976 miles

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

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

windowscreen damaged

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 VHX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

RY05 VHX is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is RY05 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 VHX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY05 VHX have outstanding finance?

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