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KE54 SWY

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,819 mi
Last recorded105,819 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 SWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 105,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at centre section,emission test required after repaired (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 101,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

near side mirror is damaged

Fail 20 May 2019 101,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

near side mirror is damaged

Pass 18 May 2018 96,314 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 96,293 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 91,002 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights the lens are frosty (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 91,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights the lens are frosty (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 85,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near the limit (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2015 80,890 miles

n/s front tyre in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2014 74,789 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 74,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 68,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2012 61,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 49,150 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 41,753 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 41,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,821 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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KE54 SWY 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 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 KE54 SWY, 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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KE54 SWY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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