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FN05 ZYL

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,433 mi
Last recorded124,433 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 ZYL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,433 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 124,433 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,473 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 118,760 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 118,760 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 113,803 miles

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

Possible oil leak from rear

Slight play in NSF wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,676 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 108,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 102,709 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,532 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 96,336 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant tank empty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2014 87,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,758 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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,085 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,484 miles

front brake pads very low

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,520 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZYL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

FN05 ZYL is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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