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YW05 RJV

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,879 mi
Last recorded110,879 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 RJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 110,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Main Beam Bulb Fitted Wrongly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Dip Beam (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Main Beam (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Main Beam (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,014 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Under shields fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 99,011 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion SILL (6.1.C.1)

Bonnet stay missing.

Under shields fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,374 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 74,559 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 74,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,842 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,827 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 55,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,229 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,243 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,411 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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YW05 RJV 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 71.4%.

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 YW05 RJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW05 RJV registered?

YW05 RJV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YW05 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW05 RJV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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