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YG05 AMR

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,929 mi
Last recorded129,929 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 AMR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,929 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 129,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 121,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 117,731 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 117,532 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog lamp inopperative

engine oil leak at rocker cover

unable to check all seat belts as child seat fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,778 miles

Front pads are low

NSR tyre worn on edge

Rear pads not visible through wheel

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,091 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 81,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r/tyre wearing close to pass limit

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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YG05 AMR is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG05 AMR, 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 YG05 AMR registered?

YG05 AMR is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YG05 AMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG05 AMR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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