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YL05 JYG

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,325 mi
Last recorded97,325 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 JYG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 97,325 miles

Front Bumper insecure and splitter (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill( marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills, fuel filler pipes and tank straps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear subframes heavily corroded

various front and rear suspension arms ,links and components heavily corroded

various front and rear underbody sections and members heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 88,454 miles

Front Both side wiper slightly smearing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,864 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,900 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 72,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,437 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,356 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,340 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,131 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 43,710 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,125 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear disc badly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,648 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,469 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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YL05 JYG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YL05 JYG, 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 YL05 JYG registered?

YL05 JYG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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