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AV05 EXJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,384 mi
Last recorded154,384 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 154,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 148,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 144,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 139,968 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 133,887 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 128,740 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 128,740 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 123,369 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 25 Jun 2012 123,369 miles

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

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

front tyres worn

Pass 8 Jun 2011 106,664 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 106,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 90,057 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 26 May 2010 90,057 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,336 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,933 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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AV05 EXJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV05 EXJ, 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 AV05 EXJ registered?

AV05 EXJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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