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YR05 VVD

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,767 mi
Last recorded82,767 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VVD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 82,767 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody and suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 27 Oct 2023 81,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 81,286 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,982 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 72,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake hose to caliper bolt (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,573 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind a under tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 59,214 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 52,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2017 45,876 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,489 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 27,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 25,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 23,261 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 17,312 miles

all the tyres are cracked,recommend replaced.

Pass 6 May 2011 10,679 miles

light cracking in all tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2010 9,503 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 9,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 8,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 6,402 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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YR05 VVD is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

YR05 VVD is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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