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KT05 XAE

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,747 mi
Last recorded114,747 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 114,747 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,711 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2021 110,249 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 109,579 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 108,454 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 107,482 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,730 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 99,909 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,060 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 95,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,846 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 83,655 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,419 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall 215/45/17

Fail 7 Jan 2013 75,419 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall 215/45/17

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,220 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres close to wear limit

Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,120 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 60,120 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads close to wear limit

o/s/f tyre on legel limit on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2009 53,424 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,031 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 43,437 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 XAE 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 81%.

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 XAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT05 XAE registered?

KT05 XAE is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KT05 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT05 XAE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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