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CE05 OVZ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,789 mi
Last recorded163,789 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 OVZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 163,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 158,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 148,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2020 134,770 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 124,872 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,591 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 103,035 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,236 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 96,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,650 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres minor damage to side walls

Fail 15 Apr 2015 90,650 miles

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres minor damage to side walls

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,473 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,688 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 77,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2012 64,244 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

n/s/f tyre starting to slit.heavily worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

slight play in steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,244 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

n/s/f tyre starting to slit.heavily worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

slight play in steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,839 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 40,603 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Apr 2010 40,603 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,808 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,692 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,638 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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CE05 OVZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CE05 OVZ, 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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CE05 OVZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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