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GV05 KFC

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,132 mi
Last recorded32,132 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 KFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 32,132 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 30,605 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,235 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 29,226 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 28,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 26,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 24,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 22,737 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 21,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 19,475 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 17,646 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2014 17,646 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 16,118 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 16,118 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 14,328 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 12,941 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,923 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 8,260 miles

NAIL O/S/REAR OUTER TREAD

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,260 miles

NAIL O/S/REAR OUTER TREAD

Pass 6 May 2008 6,245 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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GV05 KFC is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV05 KFC, 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 GV05 KFC registered?

GV05 KFC is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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