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EA05 ARO

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,565 mi
Last recorded170,565 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ARO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 170,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 166,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 163,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 158,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 152,843 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 146,457 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 146,441 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 138,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 129,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 123,831 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 123,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 118,278 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 118,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 108,556 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 108,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,317 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 46,104 miles

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

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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EA05 ARO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EA05 ARO, 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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EA05 ARO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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