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FG05 XOJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,907 mi
Last recorded131,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XOJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 131,907 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 131,906 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 122,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,075 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 98,560 miles

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

n/s front tyre has a cut in it/not deep though.

rear discs slightly worn.

Fail 4 Jun 2011 98,534 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has a cut in it/not deep though.

rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 8 May 2010 81,808 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 67,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,374 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 XOJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

FG05 XOJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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