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LD05 FVV

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,186 mi
Last recorded80,186 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 FVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 80,186 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Nov 2023 80,185 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,139 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses in poor condition - beam images quite poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 79,139 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses in poor condition - beam images quite poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 77,121 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,188 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 75,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 72,888 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2019 72,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis at offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2018 70,472 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 70,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. tyre 215/45 R17 -- All others 225/40 R18 ( wrong wheel ! ) (4.1.A.1a)

Battery loose - clamp missing

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall split

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

Pass 9 May 2017 63,758 miles
Fail 7 May 2017 63,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 56,150 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 56,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 55,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,307 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,817 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,894 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,071 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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LD05 FVV 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 73.9%.

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 LD05 FVV, 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 LD05 FVV registered?

LD05 FVV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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