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FN05 ZZF

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,571 mi
Last recorded115,571 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 ZZF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 115,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 115,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 109,624 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 109,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 107,353 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 104,694 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 104,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 101,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 101,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,009 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 97,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 92,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,424 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 88,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,036 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,036 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2011 77,361 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,361 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 8 Feb 2010 693,798 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,735 miles

offside front tyre smooth on outside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,686 miles

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW.

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 ZZF 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 61.9%.

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

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