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GV05 RCO

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,223 mi
Last recorded135,223 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 RCO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 135,223 miles

Nearside Front Battery Terminals likely to cause a short-circuit

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 135,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished / Tread Worn Low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery Terminals likely to cause a short-circuit

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 130,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 125,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 114,163 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 114,163 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 106,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge no cords showing yet (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge no cords showing yet (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 93,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,279 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 73,764 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 16 May 2012 64,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 54,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 47,317 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,305 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,634 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 30,634 miles

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

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 RCO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RCO, 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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GV05 RCO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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