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Y5 HRU

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,381 mi
Last recorded110,381 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 HRU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 110,381 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 105,907 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,333 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 101,333 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 96,673 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Rear diff leak present

Pass 15 Aug 2020 87,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,819 miles

Diff oil leak present

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,942 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 71,939 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,319 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 59,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp washers do no operate

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,593 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlight washers not working

Fail 31 Jul 2015 55,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlight washers not working

nsr light cluster slightly damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,837 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2013 50,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,147 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,794 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 46,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 42,624 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 42,624 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 34,664 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,016 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 26,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 30 Apr 2008 19,172 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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Y5 HRU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y5 HRU, 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 Y5 HRU registered?

Y5 HRU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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