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AD05 FBU

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,318 mi
Last recorded207,318 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 207,318 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under carrage (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All four (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 210,714 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 192,286 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 187,077 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 187,076 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 168,861 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills

Pass 24 Dec 2012 146,610 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2012 146,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2011 127,261 miles

both rear tyers wereing on inner edge not bad but keep an eye

Pass 22 Dec 2010 112,766 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 112,766 miles

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 21 Dec 2009 97,017 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,983 miles

Nearside Front 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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AD05 FBU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD05 FBU, 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 AD05 FBU registered?

AD05 FBU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AD05 FBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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