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YX05 TWY

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,973 mi
Last recorded105,973 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (has been welded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 98,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (has been welded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 93,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 92,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 92,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 85,945 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 85,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in, hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 80,022 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 55,441 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt detriorating (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 55,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt detriorating (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,508 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 54,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,330 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,250 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 33,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,245 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,520 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 29,518 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 15 Feb 2011 27,085 miles

n/s/rear tyre has surface cracks between treads

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,684 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,598 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 TWY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TWY, 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 YX05 TWY registered?

YX05 TWY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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