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FG05 XPC

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,843 mi
Last recorded110,843 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XPC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 110,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,258 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion in ns outer sill

suspension arms coroding.

Fail 5 Mar 2021 88,022 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion in ns outer sill

suspension arms coroding.

unable to control rpm on bet test.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,761 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside front (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside & offside rear inner sills corroding

undertray cover fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2020 81,621 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear subframe mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside front (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside & offside rear inner sills corroding

undertray cover fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,713 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,285 miles

Nearside rear tyre pressure becoming low?

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 31,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear tyre pressure becoming low?

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,287 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 19,286 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XPC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XPC, 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 XPC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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