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YX05 TWF

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,777 mi
Last recorded138,777 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TWF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 138,777 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 133,618 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 126,371 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 120,347 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,021 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 104,883 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 104,883 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,323 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,752 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,636 miles

Offside Rear diff ,oilseal leaking

Rear chassis heavy with corrosion

Pass 15 May 2014 69,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

both front tyres worn to 2mm near inner edge

rear diff oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 69,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

both front tyres worn to 2mm near inner edge

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,130 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre inside wall

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,776 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 46,636 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,642 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,509 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 25,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YX05 TWF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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