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KT05 VLZ

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,768 mi
Last recorded117,768 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VLZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 117,768 miles

Front Headlight faded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 107,804 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 101,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front wipers starting to parish

Fail 26 Jun 2018 101,798 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front wipers starting to parish

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner wall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 95,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner wall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,608 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 87,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 75,676 miles

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

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

front screen cracked outside drivers vision.

Pass 7 May 2013 71,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 67,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 64,436 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 57,418 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,963 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,483 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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KT05 VLZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT05 VLZ, 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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KT05 VLZ is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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