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GL54 KYN

2005 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,797 mi
Last recorded143,797 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 KYN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2024 143,797 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4/4/1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4/4/1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damage can still read

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 138,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 15 Nov 2022 132,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 128,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 122,240 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 122,238 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2019 113,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 103,214 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,105 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 91,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,485 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 86,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,661 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,245 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,116 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,900 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,772 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 37,772 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,095 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 30,652 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,538 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,304 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 KYN is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Beige 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 GL54 KYN, 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 KYN registered?

GL54 KYN is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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