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FL05 GWY

2005 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,980 mi
Last recorded153,980 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 GWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 153,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 153,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 144,989 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 130,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 122,369 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,518 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 110,782 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 94,322 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,873 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,655 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 56,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,923 miles

near side front tyre worn inner +outer edges

Fail 26 Jan 2009 36,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades starting to split advise replace

near side front tyre worn on edges + side wall damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades starting to split advise replace

near side front tyre worn on edges + side wall damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,200 miles

cuts into outer sidewall of nearside front tyre but not exposing chords

Fail 4 Feb 2008 21,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

cuts into outer sidewall of nearside front tyre but not exposing chords

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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FL05 GWY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FL05 GWY, 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 FL05 GWY registered?

FL05 GWY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FL05 GWY safe to buy?

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