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LM05 ETV

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,426 mi
Last recorded87,426 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 ETV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,426 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 82,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front L.T.C.A'S rear mounting bushes worn

front brake discs lipped

front bumper damage

n/s/r body damage

n/s/r tyre outer wall damage

o/s/f wiper arm spindle play

Fail 1 May 2015 82,837 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front L.T.C.A'S rear mounting bushes worn

front brake discs lipped

front bumper damage

n/s/r body damage

n/s/r tyre outer wall damage

o/s/f wiper arm spindle play

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front headlamps cleaning devices damaged

n/s/r body damage

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,604 miles

corrosion on rear discs .

Fail 19 Jun 2013 64,604 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges .

corrosion on rear discs .

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,293 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 57,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,290 miles

body damage to n/s .

front wipers split.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,955 miles

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

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 18 Jun 2009 30,772 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,686 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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LM05 ETV is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM05 ETV, 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 LM05 ETV registered?

LM05 ETV is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LM05 ETV safe to buy?

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