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DG05 VAV

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,690 mi
Last recorded195,690 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 195,690 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 195,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 186,745 miles

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

rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2018 186,743 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 176,088 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 164,388 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 164,388 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 155,458 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 148,007 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 146,007 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 130,302 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 111,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise replace discs and pads all round

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,915 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Apr 2009 64,074 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Apr 2008 41,891 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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DG05 VAV 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG05 VAV, 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 DG05 VAV registered?

DG05 VAV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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