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LK05 TYO

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,649 mi
Last recorded142,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 142,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 131,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 113,862 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 113,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 110,050 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit. front discs slight wear.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,043 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,706 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,185 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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LK05 TYO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LK05 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

LK05 TYO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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