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DF54 FRP

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,873 mi
Last recorded152,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FRP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 152,873 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 152,873 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 140,480 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 140,447 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 128,461 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 128,461 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2016 127,171 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2016 127,171 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 123,235 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 123,235 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,284 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 118,284 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 112,557 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 112,557 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 105,060 miles

nsr shocker slightly showing wetness

osf brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Apr 2012 105,060 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nsr shocker slightly showing wetness

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jan 2011 94,757 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,363 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,826 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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DF54 FRP 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 60%.

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 DF54 FRP, 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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DF54 FRP is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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