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YU05 UZK

2005 Lexus IS200 SE

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

159,409 mi
Last recorded159,409 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS200 SE68,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 UZK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 159,409 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 152,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 144,715 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 137,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 128,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 120,580 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 113,041 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 113,041 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 103,891 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,141 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,098 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 79,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,935 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,556 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner tyre cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,260 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 31,199 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,512 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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YU05 UZK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 SE in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 68,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YU05 UZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU05 UZK registered?

YU05 UZK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YU05 UZK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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