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YU05 VKP

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,287 mi
Last recorded128,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VKP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,287 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 17 Jun 2016 128,225 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

wiper blades split

Pass 16 Jun 2015 117,915 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 117,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,645 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 107,645 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 96,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,543 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 84,543 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,734 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,020 miles

Accident damage to o/s/f wing and bumper!

Fail 24 Jun 2009 68,020 miles

Accident damage to o/s/f wing and bumper!

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,689 miles

Extensive plastic covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection of some testable items !

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

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

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

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

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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YU05 VKP is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YU05 VKP, 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 YU05 VKP registered?

YU05 VKP is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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