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GU05 LFJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,562 mi
Last recorded137,562 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 LFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 137,562 miles

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

dampness around power steering rack

wheels slightly distorted inner rims

Fail 21 May 2018 137,562 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

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

dampness around power steering rack

wheels slightly distorted inner rims

Pass 22 May 2017 134,392 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished worn on inner edge and damage to sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges and n/s has slight dame to sidewall

Pass 17 May 2016 130,964 miles

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

drivers wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre is split slightly on the inner sidewall

Pass 20 May 2015 127,975 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 May 2015 127,975 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

dampness around steering rack

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 123,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

dampness at steering rack

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 17 May 2013 118,745 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 18 May 2012 105,004 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic coating on brake pipes

plastic covers on sills

slight wetness at steering rack

Pass 21 May 2011 88,222 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

covers to underside

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2011 88,222 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

covers to underside

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2010 67,501 miles

plastic covers on floor

plastic covers on sills

plastic covers under engine

Pass 22 May 2009 50,965 miles

N/S/F tyre feathered on inside edge.

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 36,410 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 36,410 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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GU05 LFJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU05 LFJ, 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 GU05 LFJ registered?

GU05 LFJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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