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YT05 KZC

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,021 mi
Last recorded115,021 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 KZC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 115,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 114,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 101,963 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 100,130 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps nearside (4.7.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front inner sill sections both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear inner lower sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,767 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,522 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 81,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,288 miles

N/s/r tyre cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,729 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,307 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,489 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,156 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 KZC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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