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YR05 VVC

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

167,502 mi
Last recorded167,502 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VVC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 167,502 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 167,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 162,243 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 148,567 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion under body

Pass 8 Aug 2015 134,074 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

nsf wishbone ball joint dust cover repaired with silicone

Pass 19 Jun 2014 124,487 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 120,238 miles

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

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

osr and nsf tyre side wall starting to split no cords exposed

Pass 16 Aug 2012 113,511 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 104,245 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 95,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 85,508 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,483 miles

front number plate cracked

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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YR05 VVC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR05 VVC, 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 YR05 VVC registered?

YR05 VVC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 VVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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