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YY05 TZO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

159,529 mi
Last recorded159,529 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 TZO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 159,529 miles

all brake discs rusty

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 5 May 2023 159,476 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 157,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 157,329 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 154,943 miles

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

Offside Rear road wheel damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2021 154,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 152,285 miles

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

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Fail 24 Feb 2020 152,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Pass 19 Feb 2019 146,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 146,656 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm/ lower ball joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm/ lower ball joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 137,128 miles

front suspension components corroded/rusty

rear suspension components corroded/rusty

Fail 30 Dec 2017 137,127 miles

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

front suspension components corroded/rusty

rear suspension components corroded/rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2016 136,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to limits on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front sticker encroaching into swept area

Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 130,867 miles

All tyres unevenly worn and feathering edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 130,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres unevenly worn and feathering tread on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 118,638 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 118,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,785 miles

both rear tyres have cracks between treads

o/s/rear tyre worn low in inner tread edge and has cut in outer wall rib

Fail 24 Jun 2013 104,783 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres have cracks between treads

n/s/front tyre BALD in inner tread edge and has cuts in outer wall

o/s/rear tyre worn low in inner tread edge and has cut in outer wall rib

Pass 27 Jun 2012 93,256 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,178 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,904 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 65,904 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,569 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 41,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,547 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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YY05 TZO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YY05 TZO, 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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YY05 TZO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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