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L200 RGR

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,294 mi
Last recorded107,294 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 RGR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,294 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 107,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 99,471 miles

Front both front headlamp lenses slightly cloudy/misty

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 88,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 88,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 82,603 miles

General corrosion

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 82,603 miles

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

General corrosion

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,533 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 79,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,038 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 73,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 72,991 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,768 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 71,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,672 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,418 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,156 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 22,879 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,724 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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L200 RGR is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L200 RGR, 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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What year was L200 RGR registered?

L200 RGR is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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