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B14 SHJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,796 mi
Last recorded16,796 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 SHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 16,796 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,611 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 16,607 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,403 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,932 miles

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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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B14 SHJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B14 SHJ, 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 B14 SHJ registered?

B14 SHJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is B14 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 SHJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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