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YM54 FTY

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,896 mi
Last recorded127,896 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 FTY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 127,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (check engine light on)MIL (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 125,513 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 125,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2024 121,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 121,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 117,815 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 107,007 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,880 miles

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

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

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

Underside rear of car corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 96,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underside rear of car corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,679 miles

Both Sides Inner Sill Corroded Slightly

Front & Rear Suspension Components Corroded Slightly

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 77,439 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 73,745 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,571 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,512 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,536 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,837 miles

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

both rear sills slightly corroded

slight corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,955 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,244 miles

exhaust corroded at joins

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,046 miles

tyre size 215/45/17

child seat fitted to offside rear

slight play in rear lower suspension bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,783 miles

grease on lower ball joint and track rod ends

small chips in windscreen

tyre sise 215/45/17

Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,250 miles

front side lights slightly blue

offside rear lower spat damaged by snow

rear pads hard to see

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

tyre size 215/45/17

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,240 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,573 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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YM54 FTY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM54 FTY, 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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YM54 FTY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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