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FG05 RNV

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,970 mi
Last recorded116,970 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RNV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 116,970 miles

corrosion to under body

Pass 23 Dec 2019 114,234 miles

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder

corrosion to under body

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 107,837 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 99,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE OR ON LIMIT reccomend change asap (3.5.1g)

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NSR + OSR outer sills has corrossion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 93,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,256 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? hard to see with the wheels on (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 80,989 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front brake pads about 70% worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,132 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,005 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 75,911 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Apr 2011 73,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,118 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,478 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 66,478 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)

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

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

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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FG05 RNV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FG05 RNV, 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 FG05 RNV registered?

FG05 RNV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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