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GL54 KVV

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,610 mi
Last recorded151,610 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 KVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 151,610 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Oct 2024 150,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2023 136,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose Registration plate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 130,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,941 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 119,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 111,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,685 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 104,676 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 104,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,099 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,530 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,511 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,103 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 91,908 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 91,908 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,986 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 79,396 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,814 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,863 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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GL54 KVV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL54 KVV, 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 GL54 KVV registered?

GL54 KVV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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