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DK05 VRO

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,725 mi
Last recorded125,725 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VRO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 125,725 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 125,699 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 98,731 miles

Nearside Rear NAIL

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 98,731 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working O/S N/S (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear NAIL

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,569 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 59,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,904 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,058 miles

O/S/F shock weaping oil.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,996 miles

o/s/f shock absorber is weaping slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2011 32,590 miles

near side rear tyre bold inner edge

offside rear tyre worn bold inner edge

rear brake discs corroed

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,778 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 25,778 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,854 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,250 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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DK05 VRO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DK05 VRO, 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 DK05 VRO registered?

DK05 VRO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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