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YX05 TYC

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,897 mi
Last recorded122,897 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 122,897 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 122,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 113,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 100,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 100,110 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise have tracking checked

Pass 11 May 2012 85,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper clearing 100% clear

Fail 11 May 2012 85,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper clearing 100% clear

rear tyre wearing out faster on side wall

Fail 5 Jul 2011 72,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust system joinings corroded

front brakes noisy on brake tester - recommend brake check

Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,833 miles

exhaust system joinings corroded

front brakes noisy on brake tester - recommend brake check

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,940 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear inner sills rusty

rear no.plate has slight delamination

rear subframe rusty

Fail 27 May 2010 62,893 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear inner sills rusty

rear no.plate has slight delamination

rear subframe rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,714 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 56,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 43,173 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 TYC 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 57.1%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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