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YY05 TZU

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,224 mi
Last recorded135,224 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 TZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 135,224 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cooling fan inop

Fail 23 Jun 2026 135,219 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cooling fan inop

Pass 26 Jun 2025 131,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank brace (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank brace (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 125,747 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,799 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 112,632 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 112,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 105,319 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 101,715 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,562 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,147 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear Cracking and wearing on inside edge

Vehicle has undertrays obscuring view

Fail 1 Jun 2018 91,146 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear Cracking and wearing on inside edge

Vehicle has undertrays obscuring view

Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,689 miles

nearside rear off sill slight corrosion

offside rear of sill slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,007 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 76,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 62,181 miles

front registration plate cracked

o/s/f tyre low/cut in tread(no cords)

power steering rack has a misting of fluid(borderline)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,272 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,030 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,319 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,432 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 TZU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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