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GU05 MDF

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,442 mi
Last recorded135,442 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 135,442 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 122,542 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 118,487 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 118,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,167 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,856 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,820 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front nearside tyre deep cut in outer edge

rear nearside tyre deep cut outer sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2011 59,950 miles

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

front brake disc worn & lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,640 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,320 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 35,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,743 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 MDF is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GU05 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

GU05 MDF is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GU05 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 MDF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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