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GF05 TMO

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,393 mi
Last recorded131,393 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 TMO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 131,393 miles

Front slight play in suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 2 Jan 2024 131,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 118,224 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush perished

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

bonnet catch worn

unable to see rear brake pads to access thickness

Pass 18 Dec 2021 108,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 108,916 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S & O/S Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 99,679 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 92,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 90,743 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,653 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,003 miles

both rear outer sills rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2017 77,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,382 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 61,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 53,097 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,825 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,602 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,555 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,892 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,464 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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GF05 TMO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GF05 TMO, 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 GF05 TMO registered?

GF05 TMO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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