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GP54 PLZ

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,530 mi
Last recorded131,530 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 PLZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,530 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 131,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,825 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 117,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,749 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components,time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2018 104,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components,time of test

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,600 miles

Near side front brakes slightly biding

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,310 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,714 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,816 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,157 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,170 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn badly on both edges

Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,633 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,527 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,261 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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GP54 PLZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GP54 PLZ, 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 GP54 PLZ registered?

GP54 PLZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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