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LD05 FVW

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,058 mi
Last recorded133,058 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 133,058 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 132,930 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested oil light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 118,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 108,934 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 96,922 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 96,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 92,242 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 92,067 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has slight damage on inner side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,082 miles

Nearside Front cut in wall

Fail 23 Apr 2016 85,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front cut in wall

Pass 15 May 2015 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 78,024 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,377 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,743 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,949 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,102 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 40,102 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,168 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 32,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,776 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)

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 FVW is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LD05 FVW, 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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LD05 FVW is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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