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DE05 GJF

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,052 mi
Last recorded115,052 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 GJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 115,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror secured with tape

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2018 109,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion on all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear crossmembers/subframes corroded

vehicle underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 109,891 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

all under body and suspension heavily corroded

corrosion on all brake pipes

front and rear sub frames heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 104,264 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin rear brake pad lining looks low, advise further checking (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear brake disc inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perished, cracking and wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,378 miles

rear brake pads appear low in carrier

all suspension arm bushes perrisehed

all underside of vehicle chassis and suspension heavily surface corroding

exhaust system heavily corroded and all joint and system

Fail 18 Mar 2016 98,377 miles

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

all suspension arm bushes perrisehed

all underside of vehicle chassis and suspension heavily surface corroding

exhaust system heavily corroded and all joint and system

rear brake pads appear low in carrier

Pass 21 Mar 2015 92,935 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 85,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,420 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 77,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,651 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 66,651 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,612 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 53,607 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 37,947 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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DE05 GJF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE05 GJF, 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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DE05 GJF is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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