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GU05 MBY

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,547 mi
Last recorded120,547 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 MBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 120,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 17 Jan 2012 104,783 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 104,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 97,661 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 97,661 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,034 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,103 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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GU05 MBY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GU05 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

GU05 MBY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is GU05 MBY safe to buy?

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