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CE05 OXC

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,110 mi
Last recorded177,110 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 OXC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2022 177,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch /outer sill/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch/inner sill/ outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired mounting plate missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

underside heavily undersealed

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 170,146 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 14 Jan 2020 163,769 miles

Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/outer floorpan sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear underside suspension components but not weakened

corrosion to fuel tank straps but not excessive

Pass 17 Dec 2018 161,446 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Lower underbody/chassis rusted in places

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 161,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak from engine

Lower underbody/chassis rusted in places

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 158,023 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s inner sill-chassis panels rusting badly in places (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s/rear chassis at & around sub-frame mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/front fog lamp missing

Pass 13 Jan 2017 154,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and n/s o/s rear subframe mounting bolt area heavy flaky corrosion (2.4.G.1)

heavy wear front brake discs

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2017 154,844 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and n/s o/s rear subframe mounting bolt area heavy flaky corrosion (2.4.G.1)

heavy wear front brake discs

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2016 150,228 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 138,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 127,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 102,769 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 102,769 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 89,277 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,277 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,894 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,782 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,209 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,989 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 OXC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OXC, 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 OXC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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