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LK05 OWY

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,358 mi
Last recorded111,358 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 OWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 111,358 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 104,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 103,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 93,881 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 93,881 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 84,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 69,529 miles

engine oily/drips visible

headlamp beam images poor

off side front wheel valve in poor condition

various tyres starting to perish/wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2018 69,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

engine oily/drips visible

near side front tyre valve poor

various tyres starting to perish/wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,460 miles

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

nearside headlamp washer damaged

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,428 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,978 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 58,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,438 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,489 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 13 Jun 2012 43,134 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 43,134 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,289 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 16,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LK05 OWY 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 71.4%.

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 LK05 OWY, 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 LK05 OWY registered?

LK05 OWY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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