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FN05 XZL

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,056 mi
Last recorded88,056 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 88,056 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside front headlamp damaged but not insecure

spare wheel missing

Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside front headlamp damaged but not insecure

spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,780 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

engine light on

Fail 20 Mar 2012 52,779 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

engine light on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,764 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Feb 2010 32,592 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

small cracks in rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,322 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,513 miles

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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FN05 XZL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN05 XZL, 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 FN05 XZL registered?

FN05 XZL is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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