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GJ05 KRG

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,847 mi
Last recorded87,847 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 KRG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,847 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,484 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 80,481 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,528 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,030 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 77,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,839 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,865 miles

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

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

nail in n/s rear wheel

Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,015 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,168 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 40,197 miles

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

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

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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GJ05 KRG is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ05 KRG, 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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GJ05 KRG is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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