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KA54 KCY

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,462 mi
Last recorded152,462 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 KCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 152,462 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 149,957 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 149,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 140,432 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 140,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45ZR17 91W X-Load (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 131,310 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 131,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45R17 91W (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,153 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 121,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,892 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 110,892 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,163 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,543 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 95,492 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,635 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 87,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,321 miles

both front tyres wearing on iner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,103 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,698 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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KA54 KCY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KA54 KCY, 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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KA54 KCY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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