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YT05 KZB

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,566 mi
Last recorded130,566 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 KZB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 130,566 miles

both rear arch to sill corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2025 123,239 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 117,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces may need attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded where pipe enters silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills/inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front and rear steering brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 104,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively may need attention soon (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bands loosing shape on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge nearing wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively outer face of disc corroded [ may need attention soon ] (1.2.1 (e))

underbody corrosion to steering/suspension/brake components

Pass 7 Jan 2020 97,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion on underside of body(chassis and suspension components)

Fail 7 Jan 2020 97,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion on underside of body(chassis and suspension components)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 89,966 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 89,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated been repaired no leak at test

Pass 19 Mar 2017 81,821 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 81,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint yellow marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,044 miles

Front washers not spraying correctly

NSR outer cv boot leaking grease past securing clip

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

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

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

Slight bind on NSF brake

Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,659 miles

NSR outer CV boot weeping slightly

OSF Shock absorber misting slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,001 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,168 miles

both sides rear brake discs corroded and scored

n/s/front lower suspension outer ball joint has play close to BORDER LINE

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,156 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing low in inner tread edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,153 miles

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

both front and o/s/rear tyres wearing on tread edges

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,701 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,196 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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YT05 KZB is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 YT05 KZB, 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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YT05 KZB is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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