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FG05 XOY

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,021 mi
Last recorded109,021 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,021 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 109,021 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 106,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to underneath

undertrays fitted.

Fail 6 Aug 2016 106,965 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to underneath

undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,628 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 104,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,427 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 99,055 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 94,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,844 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 Jun 2012 81,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,807 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,450 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XOY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG05 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

FG05 XOY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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