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YX05 NNW

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,997 mi
Last recorded117,997 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 NNW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 117,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,676 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front damage to bumper but still secure

Fail 9 Oct 2019 112,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak of gases on flange (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front damage to bumper but still secure

Pass 12 Oct 2018 110,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head light washer missing

Fail 10 Oct 2018 110,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head light washer missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced beam patern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 107,233 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,253 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,790 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 98,790 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 97,151 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 82,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,009 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

adjustment of handbrake travel required

top up brake fluid

tracking required

Fail 19 Mar 2010 42,009 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

adjustment of handbrake travel required

top up brake fluid

tracking required

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 35,376 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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YX05 NNW is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX05 NNW, 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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YX05 NNW is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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