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YU05 VZT

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,691 mi
Last recorded58,691 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,691 miles

Offside Rear tie strap mount bracket corroded.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 58,691 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tie strap mount bracket corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 58,684 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,854 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 44,773 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 44,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 42,626 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,013 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,420 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 32,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,385 miles

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

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

front steering out of alignment

Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,291 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Fail 10 Jun 2011 28,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,453 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,139 miles

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

surface cracks offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,980 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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YU05 VZT is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

YU05 VZT is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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