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GV05 WNY

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,724 mi
Last recorded155,724 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 WNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 155,724 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 155,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 152,233 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 152,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 149,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 149,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 144,592 miles

general suspesion corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2020 144,406 miles

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

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

general suspesion corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,872 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Damage to bodywork and bumpers

Front brake pads worn low

Front no plate damaged

Osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2019 135,872 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Damage to bodywork and bumpers

Front brake pads worn low

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2019 135,849 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake pads wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 108,059 miles

Advanced corrosion to exhaust in places and has been repaired

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Corrosion to suspension components and subframes

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

Damage to bumpers

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 108,059 miles

Advanced corrosion to exhaust in places and has been repaired

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Corrosion to suspension components and subframes

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

Damage to bumpers

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 10,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,008 miles

front bumper and number plate damaged

rear coil springs corroded

trims fitted to undersides

Fail 26 Jun 2017 99,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front bumper and number plate damaged

rear coil springs corroded

trims fitted to undersides

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,287 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 85,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension components corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre on legal limit recommend replacement soon.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,579 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,044 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,675 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,065 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 WNY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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