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SK05 YLN

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,871 mi
Last recorded91,871 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 YLN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 91,871 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 91,871 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,907 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 84,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,193 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,395 miles

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

both front discs slightly corroded on inside

Fail 27 Jan 2022 72,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front discs slightly corroded on inside

Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,320 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 70,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,623 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,603 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,257 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 67,254 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,803 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 65,802 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,638 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,636 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 61,636 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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,521 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,728 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,275 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 36,253 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,603 miles

advisory all four tyres getting low on tread

advisory nail in o/s/r tyre tread

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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SK05 YLN is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 SK05 YLN, 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 SK05 YLN registered?

SK05 YLN is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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