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YX05 TXV

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,089 mi
Last recorded76,089 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TXV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,089 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 76,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 72,914 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 67,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,188 miles

Offside Front brake very slightly biding

Offside Rear hand brake shoe retaining pin seem to be miss aligned

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at the pinion housing area (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both inner sills corrosion beginning

both outer sills corrosion beginning

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

outer sill covers fitted

tyre size 215/45/17

under body covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 62,188 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake very slightly biding

Offside Rear hand brake shoe retaining pin seem to be miss aligned

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at the pinion housing area (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both inner sills corrosion beginning

both outer sills corrosion beginning

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

outer sill covers fitted

tyre size 215/45/17

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 57,331 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm

Fail 22 Jan 2013 42,059 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,634 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,508 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,243 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,649 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 22,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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 TXV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

YX05 TXV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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