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CA54 UBW

2005 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,435 mi
Last recorded117,435 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 UBW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank support/subframe crossmember brackets very corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 108,972 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,013 miles

nsr osr top suspension arms corroded

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2021 99,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nsr osr top suspension arms corroded

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2020 92,341 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 92,341 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,767 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 85,767 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure battery negative terminal loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,608 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 76,599 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,203 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 69,155 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,021 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,459 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,498 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 43,082 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,420 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,349 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,012 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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CA54 UBW is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CA54 UBW, 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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CA54 UBW is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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