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GV05 RFN

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,402 mi
Last recorded97,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 97,402 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 97,384 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal sinks under pressure. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Backing plate, mounting for park brake shoes is corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Backing plate, mounting for park brake shoes is corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer and inner sill and inner rear chassis is excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner friction face is excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to the extent cord is exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner friction face is excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 95,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 95,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 92,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 92,069 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,975 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly tight in rotation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Fail 9 Jul 2019 89,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly tight in rotation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,456 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 86,454 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,594 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 83,593 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,997 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Fail 12 Jun 2013 53,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,202 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,414 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,380 miles

small cut to osr outer tyre sidewall

Pass 19 May 2009 29,759 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 29,759 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 24,238 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 RFN is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV05 RFN, 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 RFN is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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