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FA54 VRG

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,847 mi
Last recorded123,847 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VRG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 123,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 122,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,233 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 120,955 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 118,221 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 118,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 116,671 miles

gearbox has loose bolt on mounting

Pass 20 Aug 2016 115,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 112,787 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 109,875 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 109,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 108,123 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,508 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 78,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 78,263 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,206 miles

Front brake discs worn. Brake pads low.

Nearside Rear 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 19 Nov 2009 70,206 miles

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

Front brake discs worn. Brake pads low.

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,327 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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FA54 VRG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FA54 VRG, 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 FA54 VRG registered?

FA54 VRG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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