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EJ05 NHX

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,287 mi
Last recorded107,287 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NHX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 107,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front n/s front bumper slightly damaged

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,521 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 101,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 91,777 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 91,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,963 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 78,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,227 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,166 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 73,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 63,628 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 63,628 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,623 miles
Pass 19 May 2010
Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,421 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,018 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 36,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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EJ05 NHX is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ05 NHX, 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 EJ05 NHX registered?

EJ05 NHX is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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