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FB05 GTU

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,502 mi
Last recorded121,502 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 121,502 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 121,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,178 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 113,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,979 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,426 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Inner sill's & chassis corroding

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,980 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall perishing

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall perishing

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 81,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,023 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,812 miles

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 4 Mar 2011 66,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,898 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,567 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,452 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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FB05 GTU is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FB05 GTU, 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 FB05 GTU registered?

FB05 GTU is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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