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FG05 XPA

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,332 mi
Last recorded141,332 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 141,332 miles

rear subframe attachment bracket/washers corroded,component still secure

rear subframe attachment bracket/washers corroded,component still secure

Fail 23 Oct 2024 141,080 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe attachment bracket/washers corroded,component still secure

rear subframe attachment bracket/washers corroded,component still secure

Pass 14 Nov 2023 138,415 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame attachment bracket corroded

Offside Rear sub frame attachment bracket corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 138,381 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear sub frame attachment bracket corroded

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

Offside Rear sub frame attachment bracket corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 135,563 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame attachment bracket corroded

Offside Rear sub frame attachment bracket corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 131,127 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,681 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 124,681 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,187 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 102,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,996 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,161 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 77,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,865 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,680 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,228 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,616 miles

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

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 XPA is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XPA, 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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FG05 XPA is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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