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YY54 TVL

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,567 mi
Last recorded123,567 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 TVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 123,567 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake lever slightly high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight body corrosion under vehicle frame and mechanical components

Pass 20 Jul 2022 122,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 115,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 112,150 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 112,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,655 miles

front headlights lens slightly fadded

slight corrosion under vehicle also inner and outer sills

Fail 17 Jun 2019 104,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ns/os (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front headlights lens slightly fadded

slight corrosion under vehicle also inner and outer sills

Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,380 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 96,380 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns/os sill damaged outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under car

Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,589 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamps Faded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 86,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamps Faded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,369 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,772 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,600 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 53,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,579 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,182 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 39,021 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,021 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,386 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,719 miles

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)

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,396 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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YY54 TVL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YY54 TVL, 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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YY54 TVL is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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