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CX05 GHU

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,812 mi
Last recorded126,812 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 GHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 126,812 miles

Front Body not fully secure fenders (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,013 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose front fender (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 30 Aug 2019 111,638 miles

Both rear outer C.V gaiters slight seepage

Nearside Front tyre split on inner sidewall

Nearside front braided brake hose has previous evidence of rubbing. Not touching now

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 111,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 98,977 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 88,197 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 88,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,265 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,504 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,200 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 59,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 51,225 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut on o/s/f tyre inner wall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,225 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

cut on o/s/f tyre inner wall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,279 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 35,278 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,970 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,970 miles

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

Offside 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)

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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CX05 GHU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX05 GHU, 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 CX05 GHU registered?

CX05 GHU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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