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AV05 EYT

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,307 mi
Last recorded89,307 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EYT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 82,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Both tyres worn close to wear bars 215/45/17

Fail 16 May 2017 82,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Both tyres worn close to wear bars 215/45/17

Pass 26 May 2016 75,030 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 75,030 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,848 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 63,669 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

signs of a coolant leak from water pump area

Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,298 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,259 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,832 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inside edge edge & getting low on tread

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly & has a cut on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,915 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 38,914 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,690 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 23,459 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 EYT is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EYT, 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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AV05 EYT is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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