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DK05 VRP

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,787 mi
Last recorded104,787 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp mount bracket damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 104,783 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot lid (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,188 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,864 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 40,363 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 40,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

RECOMMED TRACKING,FRONT

Pass 18 May 2010 36,454 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 36,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,459 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 32,458 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 27,606 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,543 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 VRP is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 DK05 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

DK05 VRP is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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