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GU05 XCJ

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,369 mi
Last recorded106,369 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 106,369 miles

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

rear brake pads cannot be seen through the wheels

Fail 28 May 2019 106,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed fitted wrong way (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pads cannot be seen through the wheels

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads cannot be seen through the wheels

Fail 8 Jun 2018 102,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads cannot be seen through the wheels

Pass 23 May 2017 100,095 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

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

Fail 22 May 2017 100,077 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

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

Pass 23 May 2016 96,519 miles

Rear o/s and n/s Brake pads thinning to 1.5mm

Fail 21 May 2016 96,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear o/s and n/s Brake pads thinning to 1.5mm

Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,790 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 87,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,956 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,515 miles

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

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,197 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,796 miles

slight brake judder rear

Pass 1 Mar 2008 47,112 miles

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

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 XCJ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

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

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