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YU05 YZT

2005 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,799 mi
Last recorded97,799 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 YZT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,799 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 93,447 miles

All 4 tyres are badly cracked in the treads, almost exposing the cords.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear sill is corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 93,447 miles

All 4 tyres are badly cracked in the treads, almost exposing the cords.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear sill is corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,410 miles

All tyres are cracked in the treads

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

Rear section of exhaust is split where the pipe joints the rear silencer

Fail 22 Apr 2016 86,410 miles

All tyres are cracked in the treads

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

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

Rear section of exhaust is split where the pipe joints the rear silencer

Registration plate lamp not working Came on when tapped (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,497 miles

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

rear section exhaust is cracked

tyres are cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2014 77,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 63,937 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,602 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 35,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,833 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 YZT is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YU05 YZT, 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 YZT registered?

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

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The MOT history for YU05 YZT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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